Characteristics
– Anigre is a tropical hardwood with a clear, cylindrical bole that can reach up to 80 feet (24m) in height.
– It can grow even taller, up to 180 feet (55m), with trunk diameters ranging from 36 to 48 inches (910 to 1,220mm).
– The wood has a medium texture with closed pores, similar to maple.
– Growth rings are not always well-defined, making the wood appear plain.
– The heartwood of Anigre is light yellowish-brown and tends to darken with age.
Origins
– Anigre is primarily found in tropical East and West Africa, particularly in Cameroon, but it can also be found in other countries.
– Local laws in Cameroon prohibit the exportation of Anigre.
Common names
– Anigre is known by various common names, including Aningre, Anegre, Aniegre, Aniegré, Aningré, Aningeria, Aninguerie, Mugangu, Muna, Osan, Anegre Blanc, Longhi, Mukaly, Tanganyika Nuss.
– The pronunciation of these common names can vary, with variations such as Ah-Nee-Grey, Ah-Nee-Gra, Anna-Gra, Anna-Grey, Uh-Nee-Grey.
Scientific names
– Anigre hardwood comes from several species in the family Sapotaceae, including Aningeria altissima, Aningeria pierrei, Aningeria robusta, and Gambeya gigantea.
References
– Wood River Veneer: Anigre Veneer
– Aningeria robusta (A.Chev.) Aubrév. & Pellegr. Plants of the World Online
– Gambeyobotrys gigantea (A.Chev.) Aubrév. Plants of the World Online
– Tropix: Archived copy (PDF)
– Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anigre&oldid=1182475937 Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anigre
Anigre is an African hardwood commonly used for plywood, interior furniture, cabinetry, and high-end millwork applications. It is frequently sliced and sold as veneer, although it is available in board form as well. In board form it is used for boat building, general carpentry, and other light construction uses.
