Okoume, African

African Okoume heartwood ranges from a pale pink to light brown. Color darkens with age. Narrow heartwood is grayish white, not clearly demarcated from heartwood. Grain is straight to wavy or slightly interlocked. Texture is medium, with good natural luster.

Okoume has a sweet, very distinctive smell.

Okoume is most commonly sold as veneer. However it is also used as plywood, boatbuilding, musical instruments, furniture, and interior millwork.