BLACK LIMBA (lat. Terminalia ivorensis; Fam. Combretaceae)
| Other names: | Fracé, Kojagei, Ofram, Afara, Akom, N´Ganga, Korina |
| Source: | West- and Central Africa |
| Wood Color: | Varying from brown to black with a shade of orange, heartwood developes greyish-black streaks |
| Characteristics: | Depending on its diameter Limba trees develope also black variations, so called „Black Limba“, structure rather plain, comparatively lightweight and soft wood, close, straight grain, sometimes wavy and interlocked which creates a beautiful figuring, good workable with all machines, suitable for slicing and rotary cut (steamed or cold) |
| Application: | Furniture production, musical instruments |