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Illustration—not a verified specimenIroko (Milicia excelsa) wood grain — Janka 1,260 lbf
Hardwood

Iroko

Milicia excelsa

Genus: Milicia · Family: Moraceae

Also known as:
African Teak(Trade Name)
Marine
Furniture
Flooring
Decking

Quick Facts

Wood Type

Hardwood

Native Range

Africa

Avg. Dried Weight

41 lb/ft³

Janka Hardness

1,260 lbf

Decay Resistance

Very Durable

Typical Color

Yellow / Gold

Stability

Very High

Outdoor Suitability

Excellent

Workability

Moderate

Availability

Commercially Available

CITES

Unlisted

IUCN

Not Evaluated

Limited data · 2/9

Did You Know?

  • •Iroko is harder than 49% of the 137 species in our database.
  • •Iroko is one of the few species rated both "Very Durable" for decay resistance and "Excellent" for outdoor use — ideal for ground-contact and marine applications.

Janka Hardness Scale

1,260lbf

Medium

Iroko
100
690
1,010
1,360
1,450
1,820
3,510
4,570

Appearance

Heartwood ColorYellow / Gold
GrainInterlocked
TextureMedium to coarse

Technical Properties

Avg. Dried Weight41 lb/ft³
Specific Gravity (basic)Not recorded
Specific Gravity (12% MC)Not recorded
Janka Hardness1,260 lbf
Modulus of RuptureNot recorded
Elastic ModulusNot recorded
Crushing StrengthNot recorded
Shrinkage (Radial)Not recorded
Shrinkage (Tangential)Not recorded
Shrinkage (Volumetric)Not recorded
T/R RatioNot recorded
Stability RatingVery High

Sources, Conditions & Safety

No documented references are attached to this profile yet. Its recorded values should not be treated as source-verified.

Wood dust & sensitivity

Species-specific safety information has not been documented here. Absence of a warning does not mean the wood is safe or non-allergenic.

Use dust extraction and appropriate protective equipment; consult occupational-safety guidance. This is not medical advice or food-contact approval.

Durability & Performance

Decay ResistanceVery Durable
Outdoor SuitabilityExcellent

Workability

Overall RatingModerate
Blunting EffectModerate

Common Uses

Boatbuilding
Furniture
Flooring
Decking
Exterior Trim

Sustainability & Trade

Listings are reference information, not proof of legal sourcing or certification. Verify current trade rules and supplier documentation before buying; absence of a note does not mean unrestricted trade.

CITES StatusUnlisted
IUCN StatusNot Evaluated

Native Distribution

Africa

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Afrormosia
Pericopsis elata
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  • • Texture: Fine to medium
Anigre
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  • • Softer (Janka 990 lbf)
  • • Lighter (34 lb/ft³)
  • • Decay: Non-Durable
  • • Texture: Fine to medium
Bocote
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  • • Harder (Janka 2,010 lbf)
  • • Heavier (55 lb/ft³)
  • • Decay: Durable
  • • Texture: Medium
East Indian Satinwood
Chloroxylon swietenia
  • • Harder (Janka 2,030 lbf)
  • • Heavier (56 lb/ft³)
  • • Decay: Durable
  • • Texture: Fine to medium