Iroko is the trade name of the wood and is generally regarded as an alternative to teak, but does not originate from Asia, but from Africa. Iroko, often referred to as Kambala, grows in all African forest countries, especially Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cameroon, Congo, Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zaire and is therefore one of the most widespread types of wood in Africa.
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‌The deciduous tree from which Iroko originates is called Milicia excelsa and grows as a semi-evergreen tree up to over 50 metres high. The trunk diameter reaches up to 1.5-3 metres or more. The trunk is rarely deformed and cylindrical with knot-free lengths of up to 30 metres.
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‌The strongly yellow-brown heartwood matures relatively quickly to a very beautiful deep brown colour. The wood is unusually weather-resistant and very decorative, similar to teak. It is mainly used for parquet flooring, construction elements (windows and doors) as well as furniture and garden furniture. Iroko has approximately the weight and hardness of oak wood.
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