Where is it found?
Eastern and Western Africa. Commonly in the Cameroons, Togo, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria.
Description of the wood
The wood itself is a golden/orange brown colour, the sapwood is a yellowish whitey colour. It may be darker if there are large, hard calcium-carbonate deposits in cavities of the wood. The texture is even but slightly coarse. This is due to the grain being interlocked but sometimes this may be irregular.
Properties
It is a hardwood, so it is fairly solid. This results in it being very durable outdoors, and is quite resistant to fungi. However the sapwood has a breathable coat.
Usage
Outer doors, windows, basically anywhere outdoors where you require durability. It is also often used for boat and ship building as well as interior joinery.