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Faro

Daniellia ogea

  • Promoted species
  • Promoted species
Faro is a pale pinkish-brown, relatively light hardwood that dries quickly and works easily. It is used for interior joinery, furniture parts, plywood and packaging. The tree yields an aromatic gum resin, and resin traces in the wood can affect finishing. Durability is low, so exterior use requires treatment.

Classification

Commercial category
Promoted Species — Essence de Promotion
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Density (air-dry)
450–600 kg/m³
Durability class
Class 4 (Slightly Durable)
Janka hardness
3,500 N
Trade names
Faro, Ogea, Daniellia, Oziya
Local names
Faro
Regions harvested
East, Centre, South

Commercial category is a market grouping used in the timber trade. It is not a regulatory or legal classification.

Properties

Note
Aromatic gum resin present in some logs
Grain
Straight to interlocked
Colour
Pale pinkish brown
Texture
Medium to coarse

Typical uses

  • Interior joinery
  • Furniture components
  • Plywood and veneer
  • Packaging

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