Origin: Africa

Family – Boraginaceae

Scientific name
Cordia geoldiana Huber

Trade and local names
Freijó, Undianuno (Port.); Freijo (Fr.); Cordia Wood (Ing.); Louro-pardo; Louro-preto.

Physical properties

Density at 12% (kg/m³)	590	Fairly heavy
Tangential Radial Shrinkage (%)	6.1 3.9	Low Medium

Mechanical properties

Static bending Breaking strength(N/mm²)	97	Medium
Axial compression Breaking strength(N/mm²)	54	Medium
Tensile strength Breaking strength (N/mm²)	4.4	Low
Hardness (kN)	8.2	Medium

Durability
Moderately durable. Susceptible to insect (woodworm) attack and moderately resistant to fungi and termites.


Technological properties
• Workability: soft wood, works with moderate ease with both mechanical and manual equipment.
• Seasoning: Cordia Wood dries quickly and warping and splinting is not common. Therefore either kiln or air-drying is easy.
• Finish: excellent paint, lacquer and polishing finish.
• Gluing: satisfactory with all kinds of glue.


Main uses
• Cabinetry standard (interior and outdoor).
• Decorations: interior, either solid wood or veneer, or even plywood.
• Furniture