Botanical name	Spirostachys africana
	Family	Euphorbiaceae
	Local name	Tamboti, Sandalo africano
	English name	Sandalwood
	Distribution géographique	North and East of South Africa, Mozambique, in Eastern Africa, Tanzania and Kenya.
	The tree	It grows in woodlands, on poor and acidic soil,  where the specie is often dominant. Distinctive reddish flowers.
	The wood	It is brown and dark brown, sapwood is bright yellow. It is hard to very hard, specific weight 950 Kg / m3,  when air dried. The wood releases a persistent, pleasant smell.
	Seasoning	Very slow, but shrinkage or distortion free.
	Workability	Works well on late and with chisel. Difficult to glue because of its oily sap. When freshly cut releases toxic latex. It is essential to protect eyes and nose.
	Use	Manufacturing of furniture and curios. Good for carving, it polishes well and gives a shiny finish.