MOABI (lat. Baillonella toxisperma Pierre; Fam. Sapotaceae)
| Other names: | African Pearwood, Adjap, Ayap, Dimpampi, Muamba jaune |
| Source: | Western Africa from Nigeria to Zaire |
| Wood Color: | Sapwood pale yellow to pinkish grey, heartwood, heartwood reddish to pinkish brown, darkening in a deep red brown tone |
| Characteristics: | AVery heavy hardwood, difficultly workable with extra effort, slicing and rotary cut only after thorough steaming, long-termed resistant against fungal and insect decay |
| Application: | For extreme demands in inner and exterior applications, ship building,furniture, panelings, stairs, door and window frames, waggons, railway sleepers, tonewood for musical instruments Moabi Pommelé for very exclusive interior designs |