Other names
Elone; Missanda
Scientific Name
Erythrophleum ivorense
Family
Caesalpiniaceae
Description
The wood is orangey yellow brown to reddish brown. Tali from East Africa has a lighter colour. The sapwood is striped and clearly demarcated. The grain is interlocked and the texture is coarse. Tali darkens on exposure. The wood is moderately lustrous. It is suitable for use in contact with the ground.
Density
(H=12%): 0,90
Treatability
Not permeable
Seasoning
The wood dries slowly with high risks of distortion and checking
Stability
Moderately stable in service
Durability
Durable and resistant to fungi, dry wood borers and termites
Workability
Tali’s difficult to saw; stellite-tipped sawteeth are recommended. Finishing is generally fair, but planing may be difficult due to interlocked grain. Pre-boring is necessary for nails and screws. The gluing properties are good.
End-Uses
- Sleepers
- Heavy carpentry
- Hydraulic works (fresh water)
- Poles
- Stakes
- Bridges (parts in contact with water or ground)
- Industrial or heavy flooring
- Vehicle or container flooring
- Bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground)
Notes : Good substitute to l’Azobe (Lophira alata)
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