Other Names Also known as muhugu, mubuubu, watho, mvumvo, mshenzi.
Sources Grows in east Africa.
Appearance Usually straight grained with a very fine, even texture. Exudes a pleasant odor when machined. Physical Props Very heavy, hard and dense, with a high resistance to abrasion, high crushing strength, and low shock resistance and stiffness. Working Props Exudes a pleasant odor when machined. Very heavy, hard and dense, with a high resistance to abrasion, high crushing strength, and low shock resistance and stiffness.