Terminalia ivorensis
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Terminalia ivorensis is a species of tree in the family Combretaceae, and is known by the common names of Ivory Coast almond,{{PLANTS|id=TEIV2|taxon=Terminalia ivorensis|access-date=8 December 2015}} idigbo, black afara, framire and emeri.[https://www.wood-database.com/idigbo/ Idigbo - The Wood Database]
Description
Terminalia ivorensis is found in Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. It is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is threatened by habitat loss.
The wood has a density of about 560 kg per cubic metre.[http://www.nichetimbers.co.uk/african-hardwood/idigbo/ Idigbo]. Niche Timbers. Accessed 20-08-2009. The wood is a pale yellow-brown in colour, seasons well with little movement in service, but is generally of low strength.
Uses
The durable heartwood is used as timber in joinery and high-class furniture.{{cite book |last=Lincoln |first=William A |title=World Woods in Colour |year=1986 |publisher=Stobard Davies Ltd |location=Hertford UK |isbn=0-85442-028-2}}
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Category:Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
Category:Taxa named by Auguste Chevalier
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