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Douala, Littoral Region
Ayous, Sapele, Doussie
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- 8 Yrs
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Doussie
Afzelia bipindensis
- Primary hardwood
- CITES listed — Appendix II
Doussié is a stable, very durable reddish-brown hardwood widely used for windows, doors and exterior joinery in demanding climates. Its movement in service is among the smallest of any commercial hardwood, and it holds paint and finishes well. Yellow deposits in the pores can bleed when wetted and may stain adjacent surfaces. African Afzelia populations were added to CITES Appendix II at CoP19.
Classification
- Commercial category
- Primary / Principal Hardwood
- Botanical family
- Fabaceae
- Density (air-dry)
- 700–850 kg/m³
- Durability class
- Class 1 (Very Durable)
- Janka hardness
- 8,000 N
- Trade names
- Afzelia, Doussié, Apa, Chanfuta
- Local names
- Doussié
- Regions harvested
- East, South, Centre
Commercial category is a market grouping used in the timber trade. It is not a regulatory or legal classification.
Properties
- Grain
- Interlocked
- Colour
- Reddish brown with yellow pore deposits
- Texture
- Coarse
- Movement
- Very small — outstanding stability
Typical uses
- Windows and exterior doors
- Exterior joinery
- Flooring and stair treads
- Boat building
- Garden furniture
CITES status
Afzelia bipindensis is listed on CITES Appendix II.
Listings and their scope change over time. Confirm the current status and any documentation requirements with CITES and the relevant national authorities before trading.
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