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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>:&#039;&#039;Gaboon redirects here. See also the [[Bitis gabonica|Gaboon viper]].&#039;&#039;<br /> :&#039;&#039;Okoumé redirects here. See also [[Okoumé (band)]] for the [[Quebec]]-based group.&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Taxobox<br /> | color = lightgreen<br /> | name = &#039;&#039;Aucoumea klaineana&#039;&#039;<br /> | status = VU<br /> | status_system = iucn2.3<br /> | regnum = [[Plant]]ae<br /> | divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]<br /> | classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]<br /> | ordo = [[Sapindales]]<br /> | familia = [[Burseraceae]]<br /> | genus = &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Aucoumea&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> | species = &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;A. klaineana&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> | binomial = &#039;&#039;Aucoumea klaineana&#039;&#039;<br /> | binomial_authority = [[Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre|Pierre]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Aucoumea klaineana&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;&#039;Angouma&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;Gaboon&#039;&#039;&#039;, or &#039;&#039;&#039;Okoumé&#039;&#039;&#039;) is a [[flowering plant]] in the family [[Burseraceae]], native to equatorial west [[Africa]] in [[Gabon]], the [[Republic of the Congo]], and [[Rio Muni]]. It is a medium-sized [[hardwood]] [[tree]] growing to 30-40 m tall, rarely larger, with a trunk 1-2.5 m diameter above the often large basal buttresses.<br /> <br /> ===Uses===<br /> It is a weak wood with low decay resistance and moderate dimensional stability, the major use of Gaboon is in the manufacture of [[plywood]]. Its attractive appearance means that it is often used decoratively as the top surface [[veneer]] in panelling and furniture or, in solid form in luxury items such as boxes for [[cigars]] or other high value items (e.g. audio equipment).<br /> <br /> Gaboon plywood is also used in the French aircraft industry to make light aeroplanes, such as those built by Robin. It was used extensively to manufacture the Jodel range of aircraft, which are popular throughout Europe but no longer factory-built. However, the wood&#039;s open grain, flexibility and light weight make it a popular choice for amateur builders of Jodel aircraft to this day. <br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> * {{IUCN2006|assessors=White|year=1998|id=33213|title=Aucoumea klaineana|downloaded=11 May 2006}} Listed as Vulnerable (VU A1cd v2.3)<br /> *[http://sea.unep-wcmc.org/species/tree_study/africa/1-7.html Profiles of Africa Tree Species: &#039;&#039;Aucoumea klaineana&#039;&#039;]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Burseraceae]]<br /> [[Category:Trees of Africa]]<br /> {{Sapindales-stub}}</div>

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