Anegre

Trade Name :
Anegre Blanc, Longhi, Anigre, Aningre

Origin :
West Africa

Uses :
For 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.

Properties :
The 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.

Jointing :
Gluing presents no problems. Nail and screw joints should be pre-drilled to prevent splitting.