Limba (Terminalia superba)
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Scientific Name: Terminalia superba — Limba, African Whitewood.
Native Home: Tropical West and Central Africa.
Height: 30–50 m.
Lifespan: Several decades to over a century, depending on growing conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Lightweight hardwood, usually pale yellowish-brown, sometimes with dark streaks.
Harvesting: Harvested from natural forests and managed plantations where available.
Age to Harvest: Often around 25–40+ years for commercial timber, depending on growth and management.
Products: Furniture, plywood, veneers, doors, musical instruments, and interior panels.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used for furniture, household construction, and woodworking.
Global Spread: Commercially harvested in parts of tropical Africa and exported to international timber markets.
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