 
Danta (Nesogordonia papaverifera)
Family: Sterculiaceae
Common names: Aborbora, Abumana, Acacia du Gabon, Ahia, Akumaba, Akumadua, Akumba, Alele, Apro, Apru, Apuro, Apuropurow, Arborbora, Awraw, Ayia, Baa, Bah, Bakabakue, Balake, Bana, Banu, Bello, Bukyu-akwa, Butuakwa, Cissinhungo, Danta, Denkyera, Denta, Ekumadu, Ekumbaa, Epro, Eprou, Epru, Ka-bakam, Kissin hungo, Kissinhungo, Kondofindo, Koti, Kotibe, Kotie, Kuapa, Majaagei, Mutsanya, Naouya, Odanta, Ogamiguia, Olbarbora, Olborbora, Opuropurow, Oro, Otala, Otutu, Ouringue, Ovoe, Ovoue, Ovoui, Owoe, Redwood, Sinani, Tsanya, Urhuaro
Distributed in: Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zaire (Africa)
Distribution overview: This African species is distributed from Sierra Leone to Cameroon and the northern parts of Gabon. It is usually found growing with other species in dry deciduous and transitional forests.
Common uses: Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boat building: decking, Boat building: framing, Boat building: planking, Boxes and crates, Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Cooperages, Core Stock, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory flooring, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Fuelwood, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Handles, Handles: general, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Light construction, Living-room suites, Millwork, Mine timbers, Office furniture, Parquet flooring, Plain veneer, Plywood, Poles, Posts, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Railroad ties, Rustic furniture, Shafts/Handles, Sporting Goods, Stools, Sub-flooring, Tables , Tool handles, Turnery, Utility furniture, Vats, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Wardrobes, Wheel spokes, Wheels
Product sources: The ITTO reports that the species is a fairly important source of timber which is exported regularly.The wood is exported in small quantities from West Africa. Adequate supplies normally required for large projects are difficult to obtain, but small orders such as needed for miniature or modelling can be filled.
Environment profile: Data source is World Conservation Monitoring Center
Rare in Sierra Leone, Vulnerable in Benin
Tree size: Tree height is 30-40 m
Colors: the heart isRed, Reddish brownand the sapwoodRed, Well defined.The grain isWeak figure, the textureOily feel and the lusterMedium
Natural durability: Susceptible to marine borer attack, Very durable
Odor: No specific smell or taste
LightInduced Color Change: Lighter
Kiln Schedules: UK=E US=T6D2/T3D1 Fr=5
Drying Defects: Slight end splitting, Slight twist/warp
Ease of Drying: Variable
Tree Identification: Bole/stem form is straight
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good
Blunting Effect: Medium dulling effect on cutting edges
Boring: Slower speeds recommended for boring operations
Carving: Fair to Good Results
Cutting Resistance: Low cutting resistance
Gluing: Moderate gluing properties
Mortising: Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Moulding: Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Movement in Service: Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Nailing: Pre-boring recommended, Slight tendency for wood to split during nailing
Planing: Special attention required
Resistance to Impregnation: Sapwood is resistant
Resistance to Splitting: Poor
Response to hand tools: Poor machining properties due to severe and rapid dulling of cutting edges
Sanding: Good sanding finish
Veneering qualities: Easy to cut, No drying degrade. Dries flat without splitting
Steam bending: Moderate
Screwing: Possible if prebored, Screwing yields good results; Turning: Very good
Polishing: Satisfactory; Staining: Stains and finishes very well ;
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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Item |
Green |
Dry |
Metric |
Specific Gravity |
0,61 |
0,66 |
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Density |
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753 |
kg/m3 |
Bending Strength |
915 |
1324 |
kg/cm2 |
Crushing Strength |
476 |
680 |
kg/cm2 |
Hardness |
|
816 |
kg |
Impact Strength |
|
111 |
cm |
Shearing Strength |
|
147 |
kg/cm2 |
Stiffness |
103 |
124 |
1000 kg/cm2 |
Tangential Shrinkage |
7 |
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% |
Radial Shrinkage |
4 |
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% |
Weight |
737 |
721 |
kg/m3 |
Maximum Load |
0,63 |
0,98 |
cm-kg/cm3 |
Toughness |
|
239 |
cm-kg |
Static Bending |
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kg/cm2 |
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 |  |  |  | Item | Green | Dry | English | Bending Strength | 13026 | 18841 | psi | Density | | 47 | lbs/ft3 | Hardness | | 1800 | lbs | Impact Strength | | 44 | inches | Maximum Crushing Strength | 6780 | 9676 | psi | Shearing Strength | | 2093 | psi | Stiffness | 1472 | 1766 | 1000 psi | Toughness | | 208 | inch-lbs | Work to Maximum Load | 9 | 14 | inch-lbs/in3 | Specific Gravity | 0.61 | 0.66 | | Weight | 46 | 45 | lbs/ft3 | Radial Shrinkage | 4 | | % | Tangential Shrinkage | 7 | | % | Volumetric Shrinkage | 12 | | % | |
Max. crushing strength = high 0 Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. 0 Bending strength (MOR) = high 0 Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = low 0 Hardness (side grain) = medium 0 Shrinkage, Radial = fairly large 0 Bending strength (MOR) = medium 0 Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = medium 1 Shrinkage, Tangential = fairly large Shrinkage, Tangential = very small Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = medium Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = low Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = medium Shrinkage, Volumetric = fairly large Bending strength (MOR) = very high Shrinkage, Tangential = moderate Shrinkage, Radial = small Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = high Shrinkage, Volumetric = moderate Shrinkage, Tangential = small Shrinkage, Radial = moderate Shrinkage, Radial = large Hardness (side grain) = hard Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. Work to Maximum Load = low Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = very high Shrinkage, Tangential = large Shrinkage, Radial = very small Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = very low Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = high Very heavy Very hard Very dense Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = low Toughness (total work) = medium Toughness (total work) = low Shrinkage, Volumetric = small Shrinkage, Volumetric = large Resists denting and marring Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = very low Max. crushing strength = medium Hardness (side grain) = very soft Hardness (side grain) = soft Compression strength (parallel to grain) = high The bending strength qualities of this species in the air-dry condition is very high, far superior to those of Mahogany. Compression strength parallel to grain, or maximum crushing strength, is very high - higher than in Teak or Hard maple
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