Origin: Africa

Family –  Erythroxylaceae

Scientific name
Erythrophleum suaveolens; Erythrophleum ivorense

Trade and local names
Tali; Elone; Elondo; Sasswood; Missanda

Physical properties

Density at 12% (kg/m³)	910	Heavy
Tangential Radial Shrinkage (%)	8.4 5.1	Medium Medium

Mechanical properties

Static bending Breaking strength (N/mm²)	128	Medium
Axial compression Breaking strength (N/mm²)	79	High
Hardness (kN)	9.2	High

Durability
Very durable.


Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease.
• Seasoning: slow, high risk of warping.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.


Main uses
• Flooring - Interior and outdoor

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

• Woodwork
• Other: beams, electric poles, etc.