Bubinga
Wood species / Trade name:
Bubinga, Kevazingo
Names:
- German: Bubinga
- French: Bubinga
- Chinese: 花梨
Botanical name:
Guibourtia demeusei
Character / Color:
Bubinga has a strikingly beautiful texture, resulting either from slightly wavy stripes - caused by interlocked growth and narrow colour zones - or from light to very lively grain. This expressive African wood species with a broad colour spectrum, ranging from pink to brown-red to violet veins, radiates something sophisticated and is therefore often used for the design of luxury items, inlays or vehicle interiors.
Main occurence:
Africa
Usage:
Interior woodwork, Furniture, Musical instruments