Sapele...
Scientific Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum 
Janka Hardness: 1510
Other Names and Species:
Aboudikro
Libuyu
Muyovu
Penkwa
Sapelli
Sapelii
Origin: West and East Africa, from the Ivory Coast to the Cameroons and eastward through Zaire to Uganda.
Appearance: The sapwood of sapele tends to whitish or pale yellow and is distinct from the heartwood, which ranges in color from a medium to dark reddish or purplish brown. Sapele is lustrous and fine-textured, with an interlocked grain that is sometimes wavy, producing a narrow, uniform roe figure on quartered surfaces. When cut, it has a cedar-like scent.
Properties: Sapele is quite durable and seasons rapidly, but with a marked tendency to warp, so careful stacking is required.
Principal Uses: Sapele is most commonly found in wood flooring and paneling, decorative veneers, furniture, and cabinetwork.
