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Okan

Other Names and Species:
African Satinwood

Family Name:
Mimosaceae

Botanical Name:
Cylicodiscus gabunensis

Distribution:
Rain forests of Sierra Leone to the Cameroon's and Gabon.

Okan (African Satinwood)

Appearance: Heartwood is golden yellow to orangish brown, darkening with age. Sapwood is clearly demarcated. Irregular, closely interlocking grain.

Principal Uses:
Heavy construction, industrial flooring blocks, harbor work, bridging sleepers.