Bété - Mansonia

Heartwood ranges in color from yellowish-brown to dark brown or light mauve. The sapwood, which is sharply differentiated from the heartwood, is usually white. Wood is usually straight-grained, with a medium to fine, even texture. Typically dry weight: 590kg/m3. Grows in West Africa.

A hard and heavy wood with high bending and crushing strength, low stiffness and medium resistance to shock loads.

A frequent substitute for American black walnut, it is used for high quality furniture, cabinet making, musical instruments (including pianos), interior trims and dashboards on cars, and is also sliced for decorative veneers.