Shedua - Guibourtia, arnoldiana

Species Information / Rosewood, Shedua/Mutenye

The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: Shedua/Mutenye
Botanical Name: Guibourtia, arnoldiana
Lumber Name: Shedua/Mutenye
Grows In: West & Central Africa

Products Available in Shedua/Mutenye

See page below for a listing of all the products available in this specie: Products / Shedua/Mutenye

Description:

Shedua/Mutenye is a beautiful wood with tan-brown background with fine black striping.

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range: Shedua/Mutenye has a wide range of color variability from tan pieces through to dark, almost black pieces.

Color Change: Shedua/Mutenye will darken over time from a golden brown to a darker brown under the black striping.

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

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

Hardness:

Shedua/Mutenye is 130% as hard as red oak ( 1650 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:

Shedua / Mutenye may be used residentially or commercially wherever the look of a rich, finely black striped wood is desired.

Special Characteristics / Issues Specific to this Species:

Stability: average, similar 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: none known at this time - 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 / Shedua/Mutenye 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 - Shedua/Mutenye only
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - to access all species