Sapele
Entandrophragma cylindricum
Entandrophragma cylindricum is a flowering plant in the family of the mahogany family ( Meliaceae ). In tropical Africa, there called sapele or Sapelli, he is widely distributed between the Ivory Coast, Ghana and Uganda. So sapele mahogany does not come from mahogany, but by its own Edelholzart, reminiscent in quality and appearance to the genuine mahogany. Sapele wood is in the countries in which it occurs, a coveted export goods.
Description
Entandrophragma cylindricum grows as a tree reaching heights of growth of up to 60 meters and trunk diameter of about 2 meters. has a flat crown. The cylindrical stems are often completely free of branches up to a height of 30 meters, have only minor root flares on.
Use
Sapele wood has a strong golden or reddish-brown hue. The wooden structure is very even. Occasionally occurs a laterally corrugated fiber flow, which generates a violin -shaped pattern. It is sometimes used as a substitute for mahogany. The use of sapele wood is only limited by the fact that occasionally drying damage. The wood drying must therefore be carried out very carefully.
The Sapelli wood is medium-hard, but can be work with. It is very good polish and has a beautiful grain. The wood is often used as a veneer of the furniture and the instrument. Since it is relatively durable, it is also used for doors and window frames as well as in ship and boat building.