About Phyllogeiton zeyheri (Sond.) Suess.
Phyllogeiton zeyheri (Sond.) Suess., commonly known as pink ivory, and also called red ivory, purple ivory, umnini or umgoloti, is an African hardwood tree. Its wood is used to make a variety of products, including billiard cues and knife handles. This tree grows predominantly in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Northern Botswana and South Africa. In South Africa, the species is protected and sustainably managed, and may only be felled with a very limited permit. The wood of Phyllogeiton zeyheri is extremely hard, and has a density of 990 g/dm³.
