Iroko

Botanical Name: Chlorophora excelsa, Chlorphora regia
Typical Uses: Interior and exterior joinery, boat building, construction, marine work

Iroko is a large hardwood tree from the west coast of tropical Africa. It is one of the woods sometimes referred to as African teak, although it is unrelated to the teak family. The wood colour is initially yellow but darkens to a richer reddish brown over time.