Other Names Also known as Mozambique ebony, Senegal ebony, mpingo, grenadillo, banbanus, ebene, mufunjo, and Congowood.
Sources Grows in East Africa.
Dark purplish brown heartwood with black streaks and narrow, white sapwood. Appearance Mostly straight grained with fine texture, dull luster, and slightly oily nature. Dark purplish brown heartwood with black streaks and narrow, white sapwood. Very stable in use. Working Props Has severe blunting effect on cutting edges but otherwise cuts smoothly and cleanly and can be easily tapped for screw threads.