AFRORMOSIA (lat. Pericopsis elata Van Meeuwen, Fam. Fabaceae)
Other names: Assamela, Afromosia, Gold Teak, Kokrodua
Source: Tropical West and Central Africa
Wood color: Heartwood pale yellow to pale brown, fine-textured wood with dark stripes, darkens under UV influence
Characteristics: Can easily be worked with all tools (steamed), similar to Teak in most technical issues
Application: Interior design f.e. furniture, floorings, doors, architectural panels, as solid wood used for f.e. windows, paneling, ship