Bubinga
Other names: Binbinga, Essingang, Oveng, Ebana, Waka, Kevazingo
Botanical name: Guibourtia demeusei
Guibourtia tesmanii
Guibourtia pellegriniana
Density: Green 1,000 - 1,100 kg/m3
Seasoned 925 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)
Durability: Durable
Grain: Straight / Slightly Interlocked
Texture: Fine / Medium
Heartwood: Redish brown - pinkish brown with purple veins
Sapwood: clearly distuingishable whitish
Sawing: Power required (Slight blunting effect)
Drying: Slow
Risk of distortion: High
Risk of checking: High
Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain
Wood bending: No information
Gluing: Delicate
Nailing: Holding properties - Good pre-boring necessary
Finishing: Good
End uses: Fine furniture & interior fittings, Domestic flooring, Turnery
