KOSIPO (lat. Entandrophragma candollei Harms; Fam. Meliaceae)
| Other names: | Omu, Heavy Sapelle, Penkwa-Akowaa, Atom-Assie, Lifuco, Impompo, Kosipo-Mahagoni |
| Source: | Tropical West- and Central Africa |
| Wood Color: | Withish to light brown sapwood, sharply separated heartwood, which is redbrown to deep purple brown, darkening under influcence of light |
| Characteristics: | Slightly interlocked grain, logs are mainly quarter-sawn, moderately durable and resistant wood |
| Application: | Interior and exterior joinery, floorings, stairs, panelings, high-class furniture, boat building |