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African KuKu...

Scientific Name:         Pericopsis elataAfrican KuKu

Janka hardness:           2000

Other names and species:
African KuKu
African Teak
Nandu Wood
iroko
Nigerian Teak

Origin:    Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Africa

Appearance:    Straight grained, with a consistent dark color.

Properties:  A very popular hardwood.

Principal uses:   Flooring. Has many of the same uses of teak and is sometimes used as a teak substitute.