West and Central Africa
Meliaceae (angiosperm)
Color: Pinkish Brown
Sapwood: Clearly Demarcated
Texture: Fine
Grain: Wavy or Interlocked
Bosse is sourced from West and Central Africa and is commonly used as an alternative to Spanish Cedar.
Bosse is used primarily for exterior works, doors, paneling, moldings, baseboards, trims, and carpentry for
interior & exterior. Heartwood initially a pale pinkish brown, darkening with age to a more golden to medium
brown. Pale yellowish sapwood is well defined. Can be highly figured, with grain patterns such as pommele
being sought after in veneer form. Grain is irregular, wavy or interlocked, slightly moiré.
