Cylicodiscus gabunensis Harms and belongs to the Leguminosae family.
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Other names
Adoum
Latin name
Cylicodiscus gabunensis Harms and belongs to the Leguminosae family.
Growth area
Tropical forests of West Africa
Tree description
The tree is between 40 and 60 meters high. The straight, cylindrical trunk is branch-free up to 20 to 30 meters and has a diameter between 90 and 300 cm.
Wood description
The heartwood of okan is a beautiful yellow to golden brown, with an olive green hue. Under the influence of light it becomes reddish-brown, and sometimes copper-colored. The sapwood is light pink and sharply delineated from the heartwood.
