Source: Africa
Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Botanical name: Distemonanthus benthamianus.
Trademarks: Movingui; African satinwood; Ayan
durability:
Moderately durable wood. It is susceptible to attack by fungi and borers.
Technological properties:
• Workability: easy to work with wood.
• Drying: normal, with very slight shrinkage and minimal risk of cracking.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Bonding: glue satisfactorily
Main applications:
• Flooring
• Lining and paneling
• Interior woodwork: door and windows; stairs; wainscoting; furnishing and interior decorations.