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Entandrophragma cylindricum

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Entandrophragma cylindricum
African tree in the family Meliaceae whose wood shavings, when used as bedding, have caused balanoposthitis in rams. Sawdust from this tree, used as litter for chickens, has caused hyperkeratosis, weight loss, nervous signs and collapse. Called also redwood.
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Family Name Entandrophragma cylindricum of the Family Meliaceae Common Names Sapele, sapelewood, sapele mahogan, sipo, tiama, kosipo, aboudikrou, sapelli, Gold Coast cedar, penkwa, muyova, libuyu, aboudikro Height/Weight Trees reach heights of 150 to 200 feet with straight and cylindrical boles, clear to 100 feet.
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FAMILY NAME Entandrophragma cylindricum of the family Meliaceae COMMON NAMES Sapele: sapelewood, aboudikrou, sapelli, sipo, sapele mahogany, tiama, Gold Coast cedar, penkwa, libuyu.
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FAMILY NAMES Entandrophragma cylindricum of the Family Meliaceae OTHER NAMES Sapele, aboudikro, penkwa, muyovu, sapelli, libuyu, Gold Coast cedar, sapelewood HEIGHT/WEIGHT Trees can grow to heights to 150 to 200 feet with straight boles clear to 100 feet.
Sapele yields coveted furniture wood by Kaiser, Jo-Ann / Wood & Wood Products
 
 
 
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