Botanical Name

Lovoa spp.

Other Names

African Walnut, Congowood

Characteristics

Moderately heavy and hard.

Color

Sapwood is grayish brown.  Heartwood is yellowish to golden brown with black streaks. 

Pattern

Interlocked grain, fine texture.       

Uses

Furniture, cabinetwork, gunstocks, decorative veneer.  

Price Range

Average