AFRORMOSIA  -  (Pericopsis elata)  Also called Afrormosia, Afromosia, African Teak. Native to West Africa. Afrormosia grows to 100-150 feet tall and 3-5 feet in diameter. Heartwood is yellowish brown, occasionally with a reddish or olive-colored hue, darkening with age. Narrow sapwood is pale yellow and is clearly stands out from the heartwood.
Common uses are boatbuilding, veneer, flooring, and furniture.