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Entandrophragma cylindricum (sapele)

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Wikipedia Abstract

Entandrophragma cylindricum, commonly known as the sapele or sapelli (/səˈpiːliː/ sə-PEE-lee), is a large tree native to tropical Africa. The tree is also known as aboudikro. There are protected populations and felling restrictions in place in various countries.
View Wikipedia Record: Entandrophragma cylindricum

Endangered Species

Status: Vulnerable
View IUCN Record: Entandrophragma cylindricum

Attributes

Janka Hardness [1]  1500 lbf (680 kgf) Medium
Specific Gravity [2]  0.6

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Citations

Attributes / relations provided by
♦ 1Wood Janka Hardness Scale/Chart J W Morlan's Unique Wood Gifts
♦ 2Properties of Imported Tropical Woods, B. FRANCIS KUKACHKA, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0