African cherry

African "Makore" Cherry (Mimusops heckelii)

Description

A highly acidic wood from the African cherry or makore tree, Mimusops heckelii. it is sometimes used as a substitute for African mahogany.

See Cherrywood.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Mimusops heckelii; mogno cereja (Port.); makore; macore

Hazards and Safety

Highly acidic wood

Authority

• Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)

• Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002