SAPELI (lat. Entandrophragma cylindricum Spague; Fam. Meliaceae)
| Other names: | Sapele, Aboudikro, M´Boyo, Lifaki, Undianuno, Penkwa, Muyovu |
| Source: | Widely spread in West-, Central- and East Africa |
| Wood Color: | Heartwood pale pink to purple brown, darkens quickly to deep redbrown |
| Characteristics: | For slicing and rotary cut (steamed) |
| Application: | Furniture faces, paneling, doors, cabinet work, parquet flooring, doors, pianos, construction lumber |