| Name | Afzelia (Afzelia spp.) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as doussie, chanfuta, apa, aligna, mkora, mbembakofi, and many other names but sold as single commercial timber. |
| Sources | Grows in Africa. |
| Appearance | Coarse texture, often irregular, interlocked grain, pale straw colored sapwood with brown heartwood. |
| Physical Props | Heavy, very stable in use, high strength and durability, moderate stiffness. |
| Working Props | Somewhat difficult to work and glue. Finishes to a high polish although grain filling sometimes desired. |
| Uses | Highly valued for interior/exterior joinery, window frames, floors, staircases, ships’ rails, heavy construction, school and office furniture, laboratory equipment, and chemical containers. A favorite among locals for decorative doors and chests. |
