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African blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) Common Name (s): African blackwood, mpingo (Swahili), grenadilla. Scientific Name: Dalbergia melanoxylon. Distribution: Dry savanna regions of central and southern Africa. Tree Size: 20-30 ft (6-9 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 79 lbs/ft 3 (1,270 kg/m 3)
- Ceylon Ebony (Scientific name: Diospyros ebenum) Apart from being evergreen, the Ceylon grows from 60 to 85 feet tall. It also has big leaves that are almost eight inches long.
- African Ebony (Scientific name: Diospyros mespiliformis) Found in the African Savannah, the mespiliformis is an evergreen tree. It is also referred to as the jackalberry because it provides jackals with fruits they feed on.
- Gaboon Ebony or Gabon Ebony (Scientific name: Diospyros dendo) Gabon ebony grows on the equator on the west side of Africa, near Ghana. It can grow up to 60 feet tall with a trunk diameter of about three feet.
- Macassar Ebony (Scientific name: Diospyros celebica) This ebony species grows in Sulawesi, an island in Indonesia. It got its name from Macassar, the main part of the island, also spelled Makassar.
African Blackwood is an exotic wood native to Eastern Africa, and is also known as Mozambique Ebony or Senegal Ebony. It features a dark brown, even purplish heartwood with dark streaks. It is an extremely hard wood, strong and stiff, very stable, with a fine texture.
Without question, the densest and most un-rosewood-like of the Dalbergia’s (for our money, at least!), African Blackwood is a consistent favorite with acoustic guitar luthiers, wood turners, carvers and fine furniture craftsmen, alike.
Ebony is a dense black/brown hardwood, coming from several species in the genus Diospyros, which also includes the persimmon tree. A few Diospyros species, such as macassar and mun ebony, are dense enough to sink in water.
Dec 31, 2022 · African Blackwood is a small tree ranging in height from four to fifteen meters. It has grey bark with spiny shoots. Since it is a hardwood, the tree from where this wood comes is deciduous, meaning it sheds its leaves during autumn. Additionally, its flowers are white and come in dense clusters.
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Jun 1, 2022 · There are different types of blackwood, this wood is called “black” for its dark coloration and is popularly known as Ebony. Ebony species are native to the temperate regions and are widely known for their durability and aesthetic value, as well as being an impermeable species to most species of fungi and insects.
