| Name | Muhuhu (Brachylaena hutchinsii) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as muhugu, mubuubu, watho, mvumvo, mshenzi. |
| Sources | Grows in east Africa. |
| Appearance | Usually straight grained with a very fine, even texture. Dark yellowish brown heartwood (sometimes with darker streaks) and narrow grayish sapwood. Exudes a pleasant odor when machined. |
| Physical Props | Very heavy, hard and dense, with a high resistance to abrasion, high crushing strength, and low shock resistance and stiffness. |
| Working Props | Exudes a pleasant odor when machined. Very heavy, hard and dense, with a high resistance to abrasion, high crushing strength, and low shock resistance and stiffness. Stable in use and quite durable. Difficult to machine – has tendency to burn and gum up cutting edges. Good turning properties. Pre-drilling required for screwing and nailing. Stains and polishes to a very nice finish. Ideal for heavy duty flooring due to its abrasion and wear resistance. Aromatic oil extracted from wood for use in perfumes. |
| Uses | Also used for carving, turnery, heavy construction, decking, door and window frames, and as a substitute for sandalwood for cremation purposes. |
