KOTO (lat. Pterygota macrocarpa K. Schum., Pterygota bequaertii De Wild., Fam. Sterculiaceae)

Other names:	Kakende, Ake, Ikame, Kefe, Kyere, Awari, Poroposo, African Pterygota
Source:	West- and Central Africa
Wood Color:	Creamy white to yellowish brown
Characteristics:	Very suitable for printing and staining, slicing and rotary cut (steamed) possible
Application:	As veneer mostly used as furniture backing, sliced for decoration purpose and door skins, plywood, musical instruments