Scientific Name
Omphalocarpum elatum
Trade Name
Abaku-nini
Family Name
Sapotaceae
Synonyms
Omphalocarpum anocentrum
Common Names
Abaku-nini, Bot-lem, Brebretim, Deh, Duampompo, Esono dokono, Esonodokono, Njajui, Njayei, Timatebere, Timatibre, Tomatebere, Usha
Regions of Distribution
Africa
Countries of Distribution [VIEW MAP]
Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Togo
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Canoes, Food containers, Musical instruments: percussion
Heartwood Color
| Red | ||||||||||||
| Brown | ||||||||||||
| Pink | ||||||||||||
| Purple | ||||||||||||
| White to cream | ||||||||||||
| Reddish brown | ||||||||||||
| Red | ||||||||||||
| Pale brown |
Sapwood Color
| Paler than heartwood |
Grain
| Even | ||||||||||||
| Closed | ||||||||||||
| Straight | ||||||||||||
| Wavy |
| Wavy | ||||||||||||
| Straight |
Texture
| Medium | ||||||||||||
| Fine | ||||||||||||
| Coarse |
Luster
| Medium | ||||||||||||
| Dull |
Natural Durability
| Susceptible to insect attack | ||||||||||||
| Perishable | ||||||||||||
| Non-resistant to powder post beetles | ||||||||||||
| Non-resistant to termites | ||||||||||||
| Moderately durable |
Ease of Drying
| Fairly Easy |
Kiln Drying Rate
| Rapid | ||||||||||||
| Drying rate is fairly rapid to fast |
Tree Identification
| Bole/stem form is not buttressed | ||||||||||||
| Bole/stem form is fluted | ||||||||||||
| Bole/stem form is buttressed |
Tree Size
| Sapwood width is 5-10 cm | ||||||||||||
| Bole length is 10-20 m | ||||||||||||
| Tree height is 30-40 m | ||||||||||||
| Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm |
Comments
General finishing qualities are rated as good
Cutting Resistance
| Easy to saw |
Nailing
| Fair to Good Results |
Planing
| Very Good to Excellent Results | ||||||||||||
| Fair to Good Results |
Resistance to Impregnation
| Permeable sapwood | ||||||||||||
| Resistant heartwood | ||||||||||||
| Resistant sapwood |
Response to Hand Tools
| Easy to Work | ||||||||||||
| Easy to machine |
Sanding
| Very Good to Excellent Results | ||||||||||||
| Fair to Good Results |
Turning
| Fairly Easy to Very Easy |
Veneering Qualities
| Suitable for peeling | ||||||||||||
| Suitable for slicing |
Numerical Data
| Item | Green | Dry | English |
References
Cooper, G.P., Record, S.J.,1931,The Evergreen Forests of Liberia,Yale School Forestry Bulletin,31,pp1-153
Irvine, F.R.,1961,Woody Plants of Ghana,O.U.P. London
Keay, R.W.J.,1964,Nigerian Trees Vol.2,Nigeria Federal Department of Forest Research, Ibadan
Savill, P.S., Fox, J.E.D.,1967,Trees of Sierra Leone
Taylor, C.J.,1960,Synecology and Silviculture in Ghana,University College of Ghana Thomas Nelson and Sons