Guilbourtia demeusi, common name Bubinga (also known as Essingang in Cameroon, as Ovang or Kevazingo in Gabon, and as Waka in Zaire) is a species of tree belonging to the family Fabaceae.

Wood

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Mechanical Properties

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Uses

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Common uses for the wood include veneer, inlays, fine furniture, cabinetry, turnings, and other specialty items. As Bubinga trees can grow to be very large, natural-edge slabs of the wood have also been used in tabletops and other specialized projects.

References

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  1. "USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory". Retrieved 2008-01-29.
  2. "Bubinga @ Wood Workers Source". Retrieved 2008-01-29.
  3. "Bubinga Hardwood Lumber in Hearne Hardwoods Wood Encyclopedia". Retrieved 2008-01-29.

See Also

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Guibourtia

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USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory: Wood Technical Fact Sheet: Bubinga