Trade Name : nAnegre Blanc, Longhi, Anigre, Aningre n nOrigin : nWest Africa n nUses : nFor veneer. In Central Europe generally used as interior veneer. Used as a substitute for Cherry when applied as face veneer. Frequently used in Southern Europe as face veneer for mass-produced furniture. Used also in North America for high quality architectural purposes, but generally in figured form. Special wood for printing and dyeing. In Italy, Spain and Greece used as a substitute for Walnut Sapwood. Also used for the production of fineline veneers. n nProperties : nThe heartwood is reddish-grey to light yellowish-brown, often with dark discoloration which is a great disadvantage in use. The heartwood is considerably resistant to fungi, insects and the weather, but is sensitive to blue stain. n nJointing : nGluing presents no problems. Nail and screw joints should be pre-drilled to prevent splitting.