Species
African padauk
Pterocarpus soyauxii
A vivid red-orange hardwood: very durable, very stable, mellowing to a deep reddish brown.
Technical data
- Botanical name
- Pterocarpus soyauxii (Fabaceae)
- Other names
- Padouk d’Afrique, Mbel, Ngula
- Density (12 % MC)
- ≈ 750 kg/m³ (650–850)
- Durability (EN 350)
- 1 (very durable)
- Drying
- Kiln-dried, target moisture 8–12 %
- Grade
- FAS (First and Seconds)
- Origin
- Central Africa
- Forms
- Sawn timber
- Sizes
- Timber: 27–65 mm thick; 100 mm and wider (random widths); 1.8–4.0 m long.
CITES
African Pterocarpus species have been on CITES Appendix II since 2023. Every shipment needs a CITES export permit from the exporting country: our padauk shipments come with it, and we send a copy of the permit with the quote.
Colour
Bright red-orange when cut; it darkens to a deep red and purplish brown with light.
Working it
Works and finishes very well; its colour can bleed into lighter woods. The dust can irritate sensitive people.
Uses
- Decking and steps
- Tables and furniture
- Flooring
- Turnery and handles
- Decorative facings
For a price
Send the species, sizes and quantity; we’ll come back to you the same day.
A photo of your cutting list is enough.