Wenge

Wenge (Milletia laurentii) grows mainly in Zaire. Its sapwood is whitish, while the heartwood is dark brown with numerous fine streaks that give it an attractive appearance. The wood is very hard and heavy, with a dry density of about 880 kg/m³; panga-panga is slightly lighter, at about 800 kg/m³. Wenge has straight grain, a coarse texture and good durability.