Timber Species Directory

Comprehensive information about timber species available.

41

Total Species

405

Total Listings
Koko igbo
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Afzelia africana
Density: 800-900 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Fabaceae

Extremely durable and heavy wood.

Available from 4 marketer(s) In Stock
Ayin
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Anogeissus leiocarpus
Density: 900-1000 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Combretaceae

Extremely hard and durable wood.

Available from 22 marketer(s) In Stock
Payapayaba
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Balanites aegyptiaca
Density: 850-950 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Zygophyllaceae

Very hard and durable wood.

Available from 5 marketer(s) In Stock
Black tree
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Diospyros crassiflora
Density: 950-1050 kg/m³
Durability: Extremely Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Ebenaceae

Extremely dense and valuable ebony wood.

Available from 6 marketer(s) In Stock
Obo
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Erythrophleum suaveolens
Density: 850-950 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Fabaceae

Extremely durable and heavy wood.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Ekki
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Lophira alata
Density: 1050-1150 kg/m³
Durability: Extremely Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Ochnaceae

Extremely dense and durable wood, resistant to termites.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Iroko
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Milicia excelsa
Density: 640-720 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Moraceae

Iroko is a large hardwood tree from the west coast of tropical Africa. It is one of the woods sometimes referred to as African Teak.

Available from 46 marketer(s) In Stock
Opepe
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Nauclea diderrichii
Density: 750-850 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Rubiaceae

Known for its strength and durability in heavy construction.

Available from 6 marketer(s) In Stock
Itara
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Sacoglottis gabonensis
Density: 850-950 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Humiriaceae

Extremely dense and durable wood.

Available from 8 marketer(s) In Stock
Teak
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Tectona grandis
Density: 630-720 kg/m³
Durability: Extremely Durable
Common Use: Outdoor Furniture
Family: Lamiaceae

Premium timber known for exceptional durability.

Available from 29 marketer(s) In Stock
Dongoyaro
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Azadirachta indica
Density: 650-750 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Meliaceae

Durable timber with medicinal properties.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Eku
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Brachystegia spp
Density: 680-780 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Fabaceae

Durable African hardwood.

Available from 8 marketer(s) In Stock
Casia
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Casia fistula
Density: 700-800 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Fabaceae

Durable timber with good workability.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Ita
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Celtis mildbraedii
Density: 620-720 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Cannabaceae

Good quality timber for furniture.

Available from 8 marketer(s) In Stock
Okogbo
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Entandrophragma cylindricum
Density: 620-720 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Meliaceae

High-quality furniture timber.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Obobo
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Guarea thompsonii
Density: 580-680 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Meliaceae

Good quality timber for interior work.

Available from 7 marketer(s) In Stock
Oro
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Irvingia gabonensis
Density: 750-850 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Irvingiaceae

Hardwood from the bush mango tree.

Available from 5 marketer(s) In Stock
Mahogany
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Khaya ivorensis
Density: 540-670 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Meliaceae

African Mahogany is a medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. The wood is pinkish-brown and known for its workability.

Available from 25 marketer(s) In Stock
Koko igbo
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Lovoa trichilioides
Density: 520-620 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Meliaceae

Beautiful wood for fine furniture.

Available from 2 marketer(s) In Stock
Mansonia
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Mansonia altissima
Density: 560-640 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Malvaceae

Medium-weight timber with good properties.

Available from 8 marketer(s) In Stock
African locust bean
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Parkia biglobosa
Density: 700-800 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Fabaceae

Durable timber from the locust bean tree.

Available from 2 marketer(s) In Stock
Ogbabi
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Piptadeniastrum africanum
Density: 680-780 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Fabaceae

Strong and durable construction timber.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Sonu
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Pterocarpus osun
Density: 700-800 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Fabaceae

Known for its durability and attractive grain pattern.

Available from 7 marketer(s) In Stock
Idigbo
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Terminalia ivorensis
Density: 560-640 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Combretaceae

Medium-weight timber with good durability.

Available from 13 marketer(s) In Stock
Akun
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Uapaca guineensis
Density: 750-850 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Phyllanthaceae

Durable African hardwood.

Available from 3 marketer(s) In Stock
Ayunre
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Albizia zygia
Density: 560-640 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Fabaceae

Commonly used for furniture and construction in West Africa.

Available from 34 marketer(s) In Stock
False Iroko
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Antiaris africana
Density: 450-550 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Moraceae

Lightweight wood resembling Iroko.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Ogbus
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Cola gigantea
Density: 600-700 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Malvaceae

Medium-weight timber.

Available from 3 marketer(s) In Stock
Obi
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Cola nitida
Density: 580-680 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Malvaceae

Timber from kola nut tree.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Omo
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Cordia millenii
Density: 520-600 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Boraginaceae

Attractive wood for fine furniture.

Available from 26 marketer(s) In Stock
Opoporopo
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Cordia platythyrsa
Density: 520-600 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Boraginaceae

Attractive wood with good workability.

Available from 2 marketer(s) In Stock
Iya
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Daniellia oliveri
Density: 480-580 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Fabaceae

Light to medium weight timber.

Available from 3 marketer(s) In Stock
Ire
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Funtumia elastica
Density: 450-550 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Apocynaceae

Lightweight timber used for various wood products.

Available from 12 marketer(s) In Stock
Gmelina
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Gmelina arborea
Density: 430-510 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Lamiaceae

Fast-growing timber for various uses.

Available from 38 marketer(s) In Stock
Abora
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Hallea ciliata
Density: 550-650 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Rubiaceae

Medium-weight timber for general construction.

Available from 4 marketer(s) In Stock
Iyeye
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Spondias mombin
Density: 520-620 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Anacardiaceae

Medium-weight fruit tree timber.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Afara
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Terminalia superba
Density: 500-580 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Veneer
Family: Combretaceae

Light-colored wood used for veneer and furniture.

Available from 12 marketer(s) In Stock
Orunmodun
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Alstonia boonei
Density: 420-480 kg/m³
Durability: Perishable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Apocynaceae

Lightweight wood for specific uses.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Araba
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Ceiba pentandra
Density: 300-400 kg/m³
Durability: Perishable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Malvaceae

Very lightweight wood, easy to work with but not durable.

Available from 22 marketer(s) In Stock
Ipin
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Ficus exasperata
Density: 450-550 kg/m³
Durability: Perishable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Moraceae

Lightweight wood for temporary uses.

Available from 2 marketer(s) In Stock
Obeche
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Triplochiton scleroxylon
Density: 380-450 kg/m³
Durability: Perishable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Malvaceae

Very lightweight and easy to carve.

Available from 23 marketer(s) In Stock