Timber Species Directory

Comprehensive information about timber species available.

41

Total Species

405

Total Listings

4

Premium Species

7

Very Durable
Koko igbo
Afzelia africana
Density: 800-900 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Fabaceae

Extremely durable and heavy wood.

Available from 4 marketer(s) In Stock
Ayin
Anogeissus leiocarpus
Density: 900-1000 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Combretaceae

Extremely hard and durable wood.

Available from 22 marketer(s) In Stock
Payapayaba
Balanites aegyptiaca
Density: 850-950 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Zygophyllaceae

Very hard and durable wood.

Available from 5 marketer(s) In Stock
Black tree
Diospyros crassiflora
Density: 950-1050 kg/m³
Durability: Extremely Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Ebenaceae

Extremely dense and valuable ebony wood.

Available from 6 marketer(s) In Stock
Obo
Erythrophleum suaveolens
Density: 850-950 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Fabaceae

Extremely durable and heavy wood.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Ekki
Lophira alata
Density: 1050-1150 kg/m³
Durability: Extremely Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Ochnaceae

Extremely dense and durable wood, resistant to termites.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Iroko
Milicia excelsa
Density: 640-720 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Moraceae

Iroko is a large hardwood tree from the west coast of tropical Africa. It is one of the woods sometimes referred to as African Teak.

Available from 46 marketer(s) In Stock
Opepe
Nauclea diderrichii
Density: 750-850 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Rubiaceae

Known for its strength and durability in heavy construction.

Available from 6 marketer(s) In Stock
Itara
Sacoglottis gabonensis
Density: 850-950 kg/m³
Durability: Very Durable
Common Use: Heavy Construction
Family: Humiriaceae

Extremely dense and durable wood.

Available from 8 marketer(s) In Stock
Teak
Tectona grandis
Density: 630-720 kg/m³
Durability: Extremely Durable
Common Use: Outdoor Furniture
Family: Lamiaceae

Premium timber known for exceptional durability.

Available from 29 marketer(s) In Stock
Dongoyaro
★★
Azadirachta indica
Density: 650-750 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Meliaceae

Durable timber with medicinal properties.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Eku
★★
Brachystegia spp
Density: 680-780 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Fabaceae

Durable African hardwood.

Available from 8 marketer(s) In Stock
Casia
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Casia fistula
Density: 700-800 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Fabaceae

Durable timber with good workability.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Ita
★★
Celtis mildbraedii
Density: 620-720 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Cannabaceae

Good quality timber for furniture.

Available from 8 marketer(s) In Stock
Okogbo
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Entandrophragma cylindricum
Density: 620-720 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Meliaceae

High-quality furniture timber.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Obobo
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Guarea thompsonii
Density: 580-680 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Meliaceae

Good quality timber for interior work.

Available from 7 marketer(s) In Stock
Oro
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Irvingia gabonensis
Density: 750-850 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Irvingiaceae

Hardwood from the bush mango tree.

Available from 5 marketer(s) In Stock
Mahogany
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Khaya ivorensis
Density: 540-670 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Meliaceae

African Mahogany is a medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. The wood is pinkish-brown and known for its workability.

Available from 25 marketer(s) In Stock
Koko igbo
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Lovoa trichilioides
Density: 520-620 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Meliaceae

Beautiful wood for fine furniture.

Available from 2 marketer(s) In Stock
Mansonia
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Mansonia altissima
Density: 560-640 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Malvaceae

Medium-weight timber with good properties.

Available from 8 marketer(s) In Stock
African locust bean
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Parkia biglobosa
Density: 700-800 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Fabaceae

Durable timber from the locust bean tree.

Available from 2 marketer(s) In Stock
Ogbabi
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Piptadeniastrum africanum
Density: 680-780 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Fabaceae

Strong and durable construction timber.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Sonu
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Pterocarpus osun
Density: 700-800 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Fabaceae

Known for its durability and attractive grain pattern.

Available from 7 marketer(s) In Stock
Idigbo
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Terminalia ivorensis
Density: 560-640 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Combretaceae

Medium-weight timber with good durability.

Available from 13 marketer(s) In Stock
Akun
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Uapaca guineensis
Density: 750-850 kg/m³
Durability: Durable
Common Use: Construction
Family: Phyllanthaceae

Durable African hardwood.

Available from 3 marketer(s) In Stock
Ayunre
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Albizia zygia
Density: 560-640 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Fabaceae

Commonly used for furniture and construction in West Africa.

Available from 34 marketer(s) In Stock
False Iroko
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Antiaris africana
Density: 450-550 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Moraceae

Lightweight wood resembling Iroko.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Ogbus
★★★
Cola gigantea
Density: 600-700 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Malvaceae

Medium-weight timber.

Available from 3 marketer(s) In Stock
Obi
★★★
Cola nitida
Density: 580-680 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Malvaceae

Timber from kola nut tree.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Omo
★★★
Cordia millenii
Density: 520-600 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Boraginaceae

Attractive wood for fine furniture.

Available from 26 marketer(s) In Stock
Opoporopo
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Cordia platythyrsa
Density: 520-600 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Boraginaceae

Attractive wood with good workability.

Available from 2 marketer(s) In Stock
Iya
★★★
Daniellia oliveri
Density: 480-580 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Fabaceae

Light to medium weight timber.

Available from 3 marketer(s) In Stock
Ire
★★★
Funtumia elastica
Density: 450-550 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Apocynaceae

Lightweight timber used for various wood products.

Available from 12 marketer(s) In Stock
Gmelina
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Gmelina arborea
Density: 430-510 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Lamiaceae

Fast-growing timber for various uses.

Available from 38 marketer(s) In Stock
Abora
★★★
Hallea ciliata
Density: 550-650 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Rubiaceae

Medium-weight timber for general construction.

Available from 4 marketer(s) In Stock
Iyeye
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Spondias mombin
Density: 520-620 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Furniture
Family: Anacardiaceae

Medium-weight fruit tree timber.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Afara
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Terminalia superba
Density: 500-580 kg/m³
Durability: Moderately Durable
Common Use: Veneer
Family: Combretaceae

Light-colored wood used for veneer and furniture.

Available from 12 marketer(s) In Stock
Orunmodun
★★★★
Alstonia boonei
Density: 420-480 kg/m³
Durability: Perishable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Apocynaceae

Lightweight wood for specific uses.

Available from 1 marketer(s) In Stock
Araba
★★★★
Ceiba pentandra
Density: 300-400 kg/m³
Durability: Perishable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Malvaceae

Very lightweight wood, easy to work with but not durable.

Available from 22 marketer(s) In Stock
Ipin
★★★★
Ficus exasperata
Density: 450-550 kg/m³
Durability: Perishable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Moraceae

Lightweight wood for temporary uses.

Available from 2 marketer(s) In Stock
Obeche
★★★★
Triplochiton scleroxylon
Density: 380-450 kg/m³
Durability: Perishable
Common Use: Plywood
Family: Malvaceae

Very lightweight and easy to carve.

Available from 23 marketer(s) In Stock