Of limited occurrence, usually in the drier uplands. Fine dust may cause dermatitis. A kiln schedule similar to T1-B1 has been suggested. Very low moisture absorption. Fine dust may produce rash resembling ivy poisoning.
Durability is high, has very high resistance to marine borer attack.
No data available. Highly favored in the cutlery trade for handles, inlay work, brush backs, musical and scientific instruments, jewelry boxes, chessmen, and other specialty items. 282-3Logs are delivered to a sawmill in southern Nigeria. Export of logs fro this region, as well as from most other tropical areas, is being restricted. M 150 282-2Band mills in Ghana are designed to handle logs 5 feet and more in diameter.