Technical Sheet
Okan
“Okan has a very attractive grain and rich colour. It is naturally durable, making it ideal for a vast range of heavy-duty applications.”
Botanical Name:
Cylicodiscus gabunensis
Other Common Names:
Denya, Edum, Adoum, Bokoka, Bouemon, African greenheart, Imbeli-deli, Adada, Olosan, Olisan, Owese, Anyan
Country of Origin:
Equatorial Africa
From Forest to Factory
Durable and resistant to fungi, dry-wood borer, marine borer and termite attacks, Okan wood is used in all kinds of hydraulic constructions. It is also perfect for several interior or exterior applications, such as:
- Flooring, including industrial or heavy flooring
- Sculpture
- Bridges
- Decking
- Jetties & pontoons
- Heavy carpentry
- Marine piling
- Vehicle or container flooring
- Garden furniture
Description
Depending upon the climate in which it grows, the Cylicodiscus Gabunensis can be evergreen or deciduous. The cylindrical trunk is straight and reaches between 40 and 50 metres high, with a diameter ranging from 1.5 to 3 metres.
The heartwood is a rich yellow-brown colour and becomes red brown, often with a coppery glow, after exposure. The sapwood is clearly demarcated. The grain is closely interlocked and irregular, producing a beautiful stripe on surfaces. The wood is lustrous, with a medium to coarse texture.
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