SAPELI POMMELÉ (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