Mussivi is closely related to African Padauk (both are species of the Pterocarpus genus), sharing its characteristics of being durable, extremely stable and easy workability. The wood is renowned for its great bug and termite resistance.
- Available: Lumber/ Slabs/ Logs
- Color: Red
- Sapwood: Clearly defined
- Texture: From fine to medium
- Grain: From straight to wavy and interlocked
- Interlocked Grain: Slight
- Moisture Content: AD+ KD
- Weight About: 700 – 900 kg/m³
Description
Mussivi wood is a hardwood species belonging to the same genus as African Padauk (both belong to the genus Pterocarpus) with the scientific name Guibourtia Coleosperma. Mussivi timber is a rare and precious natural wood, belonging to the legume family. It is widely distributed over south-central Africa, especially in Cameroon, Angola. This deciduous tree usually grows up to 16 meters tall and can reach up to 19 meters, with dark brown bark and a high, wide-crowned canopy of leaves.
Uses of Mussivi
Mussivi finds versatile applications in woodworking. It is commonly utilized for veneer, flooring, High-end Furniture, Decoration, Ship-making, Wooden Floor, and other specialized items.
Finished wood will be surface cleaned and cut according to customer requirements. Then preserved and packaged according to standards.
Product certificates
The products from K-Timber meet international quality standards and CITES/ FLEGT Agreement with the EU.
All certificates are renewed every year and term.
NOTICE: This species is listed in the CITES Appendices as of November 2022. That wood is sourced from sustainably-managed forests.
Product prices
In August, 2024, the price of Mussivi wood is around $900 per cubic meter.
The prices of Vietnamese Mussivi wood will be updated weekly in the website https://k-timbers.com.
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