Okoume tree (Aucoumea klaineana) is typically a species native to west-central Africa, especially the regions such as Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of Congo. The wood of this tree is also known by names such as Gaboon wood, Uume, Acoume, and Zouga.

2023年7月21日 · African Okoume wood, also known simply as Okoume wood, is a type of hardwood sourced from the Okoume tree (Aucoumea klaineana). It is native to Central Africa, primarily found in countries such as Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Congo.

2018年2月6日 · It seems that "Okoume" is popping up in newer guitars all of a sudden. From what I've researched it's considered a lighter-weight alternative to mahogany. There doesn't seem to be much solid information on it.

Common Name (s): Okoume, gabon. Scientific Name: Aucoumea klaineana. Distribution: Central Africa (primarily Gabon) Tree Size: 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1-1.8 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 27 lbs/ft 3 (430 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.35, 0.43. Janka Hardness: 400 lb f (1,790 N)

Aucoumea klaineana (angouma, gaboon, or okoumé) is a tree in the family Burseraceae, native to equatorial west Africa in Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, and Río Muni. It is a large hardwood tree growing to 30–40 m (100–130 feet) tall, rarely larger, with a trunk 1.0–2.5 m (3.5–8 feet) diameter above the often large basal buttresses.

Okoume, pronounced oh-kuh-mey, plywood is made from the wood of the Okoume tree. It is sometimes called Okoume Mahogany and has a pinkish-brown or pale red hue. Okoume has a uniform texture and the grain is straight to barely wavy that looks interlocked and attractive.

Okoume wood, also known as Aucoumea klaineana or Gaboon, is an exotic hardwood that grows in the forests of Equatorial Africa. The tree typically grows to a height between 100-130 feet tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 3-6 feet thick.