Afrormosia - Pericopsis, elata - Wood Flooring International

Species Information / Afrormosia

The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: Afrormosia
Botanical Name: Pericopsis, elata
Lumber Name: Afrormosia
Grows In: West and Central Africa

Products Available in Afrormosia

For a listing of all the products available in this species: Products / Afrormosia

Description:

Afrormosia is very uniform colored dense hardwood which offers a lot of "ribbon striped" figure when quarter sawn.

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range: Afrormosia is one of the most uniform in color range woods that WFI works with. Afrormosia is a golden tan teak color when freshly milled.

Color Change: Afrormosia undergoes a large degree of color change over time with pronounced darkening from a golden tan color when freshly milled to a uniform medium brown when fully aged.

View WFI's Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other species: WFI's Color Properties Chart

View WFI's Afrormosia Photo Page for photos of the typical color range & change to be expected: Afrormosia Photo Page

Hardness:

Afrormosia is 123% as hard as red oak ( 1560 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak )

For hardness comparisons to additional species, please go to: WFI's Species Hardness

Where to Use:

Afrormosia may be used both residentially and commercially wherever the uniform rich look of afrormosia is desired.

Special Characteristics / Issues Specific to this Species:

Stability: Afrormosia is very stable wood, superior to red oak. For additional information, see:
WFI's Wood Properties Chart on the WFI Downloads page.
Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) - none known at this time, see:
WFI's Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page before commencing any site finishing.
Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: Afrormosia has been known to cause both contact dermatitis and respiratory allergic reactions so care must be taken when coming in contact with Afrormosia dust.- see: WFI's Material Safety on the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species: none known at this time - see Feedback / Afrormosia on the WFI Site Map to see what others have experienced with this species.

Technical Information:

Note:

Additional Technical Information on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - Afrormosia Only
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - to access all species