Wenge Tree (Millettia laurentii)
₹2,500.00 Regular Price
₹800.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Millettia laurentii — Wenge.
Native Home: Central Africa, especially the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.
Height: 18–27 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Highly valued dark hardwood used for flooring, furniture, and decorative veneers.
Harvesting: Mature trees are felled for timber under regulated forestry practices.
Age to Harvest: Often 40–60 years or longer for commercial timber.
Products: Furniture, flooring, musical instruments, and wood veneers.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used locally for construction and woodworking in parts of Central Africa.
Global Spread: Timber is exported internationally, particularly for premium furniture and interior finishes.
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