Origin: Africa

Family - Ochnaceae

Scientific name
Testulea gabonensis Pellegr.

Trade and local names
Izombé; Izombe

Physical properties

Density at 12% (kg/m³)	720	Moderate Heavy
Tangential Radial Shrinkage (%)	7.5 4.2	Low Medium

Mechanical properties

Static bending Breaking strength (N/mm²)	130	Medium
Axial compression Breaking strength (N/mm²)	61	Medium

Durability
Durable. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.

Technological properties
• Workability: semi hardwood, works with ease.
• Seasoning: normal and rapid, somewhat given to splinting.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.

Main uses
• Flooring

Floor traffic
Light (residential)	Normal (public buildings)	Heavy (sports facilities)
x	x

• Interior woodwork: door and window joinery; stairways; panelling, furnishing and interior decoration.