bubinga
- Biological Classification
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumSpermatophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsid
- OrderFabales
- FamilyFabaceae
- GenusGuibourtia
- Speciesdemeusei, pellegriniana, tessmannii, coleosperma
- Subspecies
- Material Information
- CharacteristicsBubinga is a dense and heavy hardwood species, with an average density of 830 kg/m3 at 12% moisture content. It has a fine and even texture and a straight grain, which makes it easy to work with. Bubinga is highly resistant to decay, termites, and other wood-boring insects, and it has good natural durability. The wood is also known for its excellent strength properties, including high bending and crushing strength and good shock resistance.
- Common UsesBubinga is a popular and sought-after hardwood species that is commonly used in high-end woodworking and decorative applications. Its beautiful reddish-brown heartwood is prized for its rich color and unique figure, and it is often used in the manufacture of furniture, cabinetry, and flooring. Bubinga is also a popular choice for musical instrument making, particularly for the construction of guitar bodies, due to its excellent tonal properties. Other common uses for Bubinga include boat building, turnery, and carving.
- Other NamesAfrican rosewood, kevazingo
- Tree Information
- DescriptionBubinga is a large tree species that can grow up to 40 meters tall and 1.5 meters in diameter. The tree has a straight and cylindrical trunk that is mostly branchless for up to two-thirds of its length. Its leaves are compound and alternate, consisting of small, oval-shaped leaflets that are dark green in color. Bubinga is known for its beautiful and distinctive reddish-brown heartwood, which often features blackish-purple streaks and veins.
- RangeBubinga is native to the tropical regions of central and western Africa, including countries such as Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and Angola. It can be found in the dense rainforests and savannas of these regions.
- HabitatBubinga grows in a variety of habitats, including wet and dry tropical forests, savannas, and even on rocky hillsides. The tree prefers well-drained soils, and it can tolerate seasonal flooding. Bubinga is commonly found in lowland areas, but it can also grow at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
- AvailabilityBubinga is a commercially important hardwood species, valued for its beauty, durability, and strength. It is widely used in the manufacture of high-end furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and musical instruments. However, due to overexploitation, the availability of Bubinga lumber has declined in recent years, and some countries have imposed export restrictions to protect the species. Bubinga is listed under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which regulates its international trade.
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bubinga
bubinga
Plantae
Spermatophyta
Magnoliopsid
Fabales
Fabaceae
Guibourtia
demeusei, pellegriniana, tessmannii, coleosperma
Bubinga is a dense and heavy hardwood species, with an average density of 830 kg/m3 at 12% moisture content. It has a fine and even texture and a straight grain, which makes it easy to work with. Bubinga is highly resistant to decay, termites, and other wood-boring insects, and it has good natural durability. The wood is also known for its excellent strength properties, including high bending and crushing strength and good shock resistance.
Bubinga is a popular and sought-after hardwood species that is commonly used in high-end woodworking and decorative applications. Its beautiful reddish-brown heartwood is prized for its rich color and unique figure, and it is often used in the manufacture of furniture, cabinetry, and flooring. Bubinga is also a popular choice for musical instrument making, particularly for the construction of guitar bodies, due to its excellent tonal properties. Other common uses for Bubinga include boat building, turnery, and carving.
African rosewood, kevazingo
Bubinga is a large tree species that can grow up to 40 meters tall and 1.5 meters in diameter. The tree has a straight and cylindrical trunk that is mostly branchless for up to two-thirds of its length. Its leaves are compound and alternate, consisting of small, oval-shaped leaflets that are dark green in color. Bubinga is known for its beautiful and distinctive reddish-brown heartwood, which often features blackish-purple streaks and veins.
Bubinga is native to the tropical regions of central and western Africa, including countries such as Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and Angola. It can be found in the dense rainforests and savannas of these regions.
Bubinga grows in a variety of habitats, including wet and dry tropical forests, savannas, and even on rocky hillsides. The tree prefers well-drained soils, and it can tolerate seasonal flooding. Bubinga is commonly found in lowland areas, but it can also grow at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Bubinga is a commercially important hardwood species, valued for its beauty, durability, and strength. It is widely used in the manufacture of high-end furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and musical instruments. However, due to overexploitation, the availability of Bubinga lumber has declined in recent years, and some countries have imposed export restrictions to protect the species. Bubinga is listed under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which regulates its international trade.