Iroko

Milicia excelsa, Milicia regia
• Also known as |
African Teak
Iroko lumber at Rare Woods USA

Iroko (Milicia spp.) is a tough, durable hardwood from tropical West and Central Africa that’s often used in place of Teak. It’s one of Africa’s most important timbers.

Its golden to medium brown color, coarse texture and interlocked grain give it a very Teak-like look. Freshly cut, it can be quite yellow, but it darkens to a richer brown with age and light exposure.

It’s lighter than Teak but resistant to rot and insects and strong for its weight, with good stability once dry. Despite the interlocked grain, it isn’t difficult to work, and it glues and finishes well. Occasional hard mineral deposits can dull blades, and the dust can irritate, so wear a mask when machining.

Iroko has long been used across Africa in many of the same roles Teak fills elsewhere. It’s a great choice for boatbuilding, outdoor furniture, decking, flooring, cabinetry, countertops and general construction, and it offers Teak-like performance at a friendlier price.

This species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is classified as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Why We Love This Wood

A tough, Teak-like wood with excellent rot resistance, at a friendlier price.

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Vital Statistics
Main Color GroupMedium Brown
Grain Pattern Even
Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF3.4
Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3660
Janka Hardness - LBF1260
Janka Hardness - N5610
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IRO1168_1
Iroko
IRO1168
1"
x 7.63" x
40"
| Grade: A
Clean.

$44.03

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IRO1166_1
Iroko
IRO1166
1"
x 7.56" x
39.94"
| Grade: A
Clean.

$42.44

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IRO1165_1
Iroko
IRO1165
1"
x 5.19" x
41.94"
| Grade: AB
Wormholes. Small bow.

$27.55

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IRO1164_1
Iroko
IRO1164
1"
x 5.19" x
41.94"
| Grade: AB
Small wormholes.

$27.55

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IRO1162_1
Iroko
IRO1162
1"
x 5.63" x
39.75"
| Grade: A
Small edge defects.

$31.01

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IRO1161_1
Iroko
IRO1161
1"
x 5.75" x
40"
| Grade: AB
Edge defect.

$28.43

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IRO1160_1
Iroko
IRO1160
1"
x 5.69" x
39.75"
| Grade: AB
Small bow.

$28.39

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IRO1159_1
Iroko
IRO1159
1"
x 5.63" x
39.81"
| Grade: A
Clean.

$30.29

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IRO1158_1
Iroko
IRO1158
1"
x 5.75" x
40"
| Grade: A
Clean.

$31.55

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IRO1157_1
Iroko
IRO1157
1"
x 12.56" x
40"
| Grade: A
Clean.

$70.90

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IRO1156_1
Iroko
IRO1156
1"
x 12.5" x
39.75"
| Grade: AB
Edge defect. Some checking on edge.

$65.06

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IRO1155_1
Iroko
IRO1155
1"
x 12.44" x
39.94"
| Grade: A
Clean.

$69.09

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IRO1154_1
Iroko
IRO1154
0.94"
x 11.69" x
39.81"
| Grade: AB
Skip planed. Knot.

$59.15

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IRO1153_1
Iroko
IRO1153
0.94"
x 11.75" x
40"
| Grade: A
Small edge defects. Some tear out.

$65.67

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IRO1151_1
Iroko
IRO1151
1"
x 10.13" x
39.75"
| Grade: A
Planer burns.

$53.56

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