Ayan
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Description
A ribbon-figured timber obtained from the movingui tree, Distemonanthus benthamianus, native to Africa. Ayan timber ranges from the light golden to a dark yellowish brown color that appears as stripes in quarter-sawn boards. It is a close-textured wood with a straight grain and medium texture. Ayan is used for flooring, cabinetry, interior fittings, and Veneer. It is naturally resistant to fungi and most borer insects.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Distemonanthus benthamianus; movingui (Fr.); ayan (Fr.); Nigerian satinwood
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Specific gravity = 0.40-0.48 (air dry)
- Density = 40-48 ppcf
Additional Images
Movingui Hope chest
Front view
Resources and Citations
- F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965
- Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998