[3] A. pachyloba is a medium to large deciduous tree growing up to 40 m (130 ft) tall.

The straight, cylindrical trunk may grow to up to 150 cm (59 in) in diameter and may be branchless for up to 25 m (82 ft).

The leaves are paripinnate, each bearing between 5 and 10 pairs of leaflets arranged opposite one another.

It is used for boat-building, construction, firewood, furniture, mine props, musical instruments, sports equipment, turnery, and railway sleepers.

[3] A. pachyloba is listed as vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature under criteria A1d, based on the decline of its population due to exploitation.