Relatively new species in plantations, the Terminalia superba is native to West and Central Africa, where it has a broad distribution. The wood is yellowish to brownish-black and of varying hardness and weight.
The wood can be easily worked, but has a tendency to split when nailed or screwed
The timber is used for plywood, furniture, interior joinery, decorative veneers and musical instruments and is prized for its workability and excellent colour and finish.
Source: UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre
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