Mahogany African

West Africa

Heartwood Color is reported to change from light pinkish-brown when freshly cut to a dark reddish shade, usually with a purplish cast, upon exposure. The sapwood is described as creamy-white or yellowish in color, and is not always distinct from the heartwood. The grain is typically interlocked, but is sometimes straight. Interlocked grain usually produces a striped or roey figure on quartersawn surfaces. Swirl and crotch figures are also reported to be common.

Texture is reported to vary, but is often moderately coarse Luster has been decsribed as high and golden. The wood is reported to retain its shape well after seasoning, and shows only small movement in use.