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Origin: Africa
Family - Moraceae
Scientific name
Milicia excelsa Benth. & Hook. f.
Trade and local names
Câmbala (Port.); Amoreira africana; Iroko (Fr. E Ing.); Kambala; Tule.
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
620 |
Fairly heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
5.98
3.45 |
Low
Low |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
98.5 |
Medium |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
98.5 |
Medium |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
2.1 |
Low |
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Hardness (kN) |
3.5 |
Medium |
Durability
Durable. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease, using both mechanical and manual equipment.
• Seasoning: rather easy to work due to its low shrinking properties.
• Finish: lacquer and polishing produce a nice finish. Allows nice finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Flooring
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Floor traffic |
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Light
(residential) |
Normal
(public buildings) |
Heavy
(sports facilities) |
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x |
x |
x |
• Lining and panelling
• Interior woodwork: door and window joinery; stairways; furnishing and interior decoration.
• Furniture
• Other: As it is very durable, Iroko timber is suited to outdoor use, for panelling.
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