KOTO
Species of the Pterygota genus are prevalent in the tropical regions of West Africa, Madagascar, South Asia, South East Asia and Central America. Globally, this off-white wood is particularly used for doors and other indoor construction.
Description
| Botanical name: | Pterygota macrocarpa |
| Overall character: | Light, semi-specular wood with a medium density. The porosity is usually very noticable. It often has an emphasised tangential grain structure. |
| Color and structure: | The heartwood is a yellowish white color when fresh and not clearly distinguished from the sapwood, as it only darkens slightly. Strong trunks can sometimes have a closed or veiny brown heart. The pores are rough, but not numerous. |
| Characteristics/features: | The fresh timber (or dried wood that is rewetted) is prone to fungus and insect infestations and can quickly lose color and therefore its value. |
| Areas of use: | Koto is mostly used as a solid wood for furniture and indoor use, as profiled wood for ceiling panelling and wall covering, and for picture frame strips. As a sliced veneer, it is also used as an areal element for walls, ceilings and doors. |
| Sources: | https://www.holzvomfach.de |