Sapeli (Entandrophragma cylindricum) is from the Meliaceae family, so it is a mahogany wood. Sapeli mahogany grows on the equatorial west coast of Africa, Ghana and Ivory Coast are typical growing areas. Sapeli is often confused with other mahogany species, in some cases it is difficult to distinguish it from other African mahogany species such as Sipo, Khaya, Kosipo. The trees can form very large trunks with an average growth height of about 45 meters and a trunk diameter of up to 1.50 meters, usually these are of high quality, as they are largely knot-free. The heartwood is light to brown-reddish, darkening strongly to a deep reddish brown and has a beautiful luster. Frequently occurring interlocked figure makes the wood a very desirable interior wood, its particularly beautiful grain makes it a very desirable decorative wood. Sapeli mahogany is medium hard, has high strength and durability, and is very easy to work. Its uses range from a classic furniture wood to high quality interiors to window and door frames to boat and yacht building and musical instruments.
