There are several uses for the wood of P. angolensis. The brown heartwood is resistant to borer and termite, is durable and has a pleasing spicy fragrance. The wood polishes well and is well known in tropical Africa as Mukwa when used to make good quality furniture that has an attractive light brownish-yellow colour.

Color/Appearance: Heartwood color can vary widely from a lighter golden brown, to a darker reddish or purplish brown. Colors tend to become more subdued with age. Grain/Texture: Grain is straight to interlocked. Medium to coarse texture with a low natural luster.

2016年8月14日 · (Mukwa) an Important and Threatened Timber Species of the Miombo Woodlands. Background: This study reviews Pterocarpus angolensis one of the most …

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(Mukwa) an Important and Threatened Timber Species of the Miombo Woodlands. This study reviews Pterocarpus angolensis one of the most important hardwood tree species found in the …

Also known as Kiatt or Umbilo, this is a timber popular in South Africa for furniture making and turning.It is the softest of the African timbers we sell. With strong grain lines similar to olive but lighter in colour, this timber has a waxy texture that cuts to a shine, especially on spindle work.

Common Names Mukwa, Mulombwa, Mulombe, Mukula, Mlombe Family Fabaceae (Legume Family) Papilionoideae Growth Form, Habitat and Distribution A medium to large deciduous tree with straight trunk, upward branching giving an open, rounded crown. Occurs throughout Zambia in all woodland types at varying densities.

2016年8月14日 · Background: This study reviews Pterocarpus angolensis one of the most important hardwood tree species found in the dry woodland savanna of East and Southern …

WE SPECIALIZEin African Rosewood, Mukwa & Rhodesian Teak. These three species grow in sub-Shaharan countries such as Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Muninga wood is a unique and versatile timber, derived from the species Pterocarpus angolensis (Leguminosae). Its sapwood is clearly defined from the heartwood, with grey or yellow tones. The heartwood can feature a wide range of colours, from golden-brown, through chocolate-brown to purple-brown, with dark irregular reddish streaks.