Doussie is the collective name for an African wood of the Afzelia species where the seeds and bark are better known for medicinal applications. There are thirteen species in this genus that is native to tropical Africa and Asia. Afzelia grows mostly in West and Central Africa.

Doussie sapwood is pale yellow to white. The heartwood varies in a color range from light brown to reddish brown. Doussie wood has a straight, slightly interlocked grain with a texture that is somewhat coarse with medium luster.

Doussie is one of the most popular exotic hardwood flooring options to be imported into Europe. It is a beautiful orange–brown color that mellows with time to a medium brown or sometimes even to a deep mahogany. The wood is suitable for both residential and commercial flooring applications. It is hard and durable with excellent termite resistant properties. Doussie has a hardness rating of 1810 on the Janka scale.

Doussie is relatively easy to machine and can be sanded to a smooth surface. Because of the yellow spore deposits, the wood has good staining and polishing properties.

Doussie is among the top of the exotic hardwood floor options. Fine flooring apart, its because of the hardness and strength of Doussie hardwood floors. Doussiew wood is also used in decking, stair rails, furniture and construction.