Triplochiton scleroxylon is a tree of the genus Triplochiton of the family Malvaceae. The timber is known by the common names African whitewood, abachi, obeche (in Nigeria), wawa (in …

Obeche wood tends to be very soft and lightweight, but also has a decent strength-to-weight ratio. Images: Drag the slider up/down to toggle between raw and finished wood.

WAWA IS ONE OF AFRICA'S LEADING EXPORT TIMBERS. THOUGH IT OCCURS WIDELY, IT IS PARTICULARLY COMMON IN THE IVORY COAST (SAMBA), GHANA (WAWA), NIGERIA …

Aug 3, 2022 · Ayous is a tropical hardwood tree native to the forests of Central and West Africa. With the botanical name Triplochiton scleroxylon, Ayous is also known as African whitewood, …

Jul 29, 2021 · Wawa wood is fairly light and soft for a hardwood tree, with a pale-yellow color. It’s used for making furniture, veneer, picture frames, moldings, and musical instruments such as …

Apr 13, 2023 · The Wawa tree, also known as Triplochiton scleroxylon, is an essential tree species in Ghana, primarily known for its versatile and lightweight timber. Due to its fast …

Wawa is one of Africa leading export timbers. Though it occurs widely, it is particularly common, comes from a very large tree, 50m or more in height. Timber is whitish to pale straw with no …

Harvested primarily in central-West Africa, obeche wood is also known as Ayous lumber, Samba, African Whitewood or Wawa timber. The common names are regional. For example, in the …

Wawa wood, also known as obeche wood, is a tropical hardwood that grows in West and Central Africa. It is known for its light color, which ranges from almost white to pale yellow, and its …

Wawa Aba literally means “seed of the wawa,” that is, seed of the wawa plant (Triplochiton scleroxylon). This seed is reputed for its hardness. Thus, Wawa Aba is a symbol of hardness, …