Iroko / African teak

Wood species Iroko / African teak

English name Iroko / African teak

Alternative name Semli, Odoum, Rokko, Oroko, Abang, Mandji, Mereira, Kambala, Mvule, Lusanga, Mokongo, Molundu, Mvuli, Tule mufala

Botanical name Chlorophora excelsa / Milicia excelsa

Type Hardwood

Tree size / Height 30 - 40 m

Trunk / Diameter 1 - 1,5 m

Location Africa

More information Wikipedia

Specific gravity 0.55

Specific gravity (12% MC) 0,68

Janka Hardness 5610 lbf

Modulus of rupture 87,6 MPa

Elastic Modulus 9,38 GPa

Crushing Strength 54,0 MPa

Shrinkage Radial 2,8%
Tangential 3,8%
Volumetric 8,8%
T/R Ratio 1,4

m³/BDU 1,98

m³/BDMT 1,82

Ton/BDU 2,35

Tonne/BDU 2,13

Tonne/BDMT 1,96