Diospyros mespiliformis

Most Diospyros wood is the pale sapwood. However, the highest grades of solid black ebony are collected from the central heartwood portion of logs. Streaked and striped ebony is also seen.

Manilkara multinervis

Manilkara multinervis is a dense hardwood, also known as Balata or bulletwood. It's known for its high density, strength, and durability, making it suitable for various applications like construction, flooring, and furniture. The wood is typically reddish-brown, with a fine and even texture, and can be interlocked or straight-grained.

Khaya ivorensis

Mahogany is a hardwood known for its durability, rich reddish-brown color, and straight, even grain. It's a popular choice for furniture, cabinetry, and musical instruments, particularly guitars.

Cylidcodiscus gabunensis

Cylidcodiscus gabunensis is native to the rain forests of West Africa, stretching from Sierra Leone to Gabon. This tree can reach heights of over 50 meters, with a straight, cylindrical trunk that can be 100 to 130 centimeters in diameter. Denya wood is known for its strength and durability.

Entandrophragma angolense

This species is also known by other names like Tiama and Gedu Nohor. It is a hardwood found in West, Central, and East Africa. Edinam wood is valued for its attractive appearance, with a reddish-brown color that darkens with age and often features a ribbon-like grain pattern.

Guibourtia ehie

Overall a fairly easy wood to work, though Shedua contains silica and can therefore dull cutters prematurely. Also, if the grain is interlocked, or if there is other figure present in the wood, planing and other machining operations may be troublesome and cause tearout. Turns, glues, and finishes well.