Lumber
Bubinga lumber
Bubinga is one of the most striking African hardwoods, with purple and dark streaks on a red-brown ground. Heavy, hard and durable, it is used for luxury furniture, table tops and decorative work.
| Typical thickness | 50 · 80 · 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Guibourtia spp. (G. demeusei, G. pellegriniana, G. tessmannii) |
| Origin | Central Africa |
| Other names | Kevazingo, Akume |
| Density (12% MC) | ≈ 920 kg/m³ |
| Natural durability (fungi) | Class 2 (durable) |
| CITES | Appendix II (documented trade) |
Grades and forms
What is bubinga?
Bubinga is the trade name of Guibourtia species from Central Africa, mainly Cameroon and Gabon; highly figured rotary-cut material is also called kevazingo. Bubinga species are listed in CITES Appendix II, so they are imported and traded with CITES documents.
Characteristics
The heartwood ranges from pinkish brown to deep red-brown with purple to near-black streaks. It has a medium texture and a straight to slightly interlocked grain. At about 920 kg/m³ it is hard and heavy, and it polishes to a deep lustre. It tends to move while drying, so well-dried stock matters.
Durability
It is durable against fungi, termites and insects.
Where is it used?
- Luxury furniture and solid table tops
- Interior stairs and flooring
- Turned and decorative objects
- Veneer and interior panelling
- Interior and exterior joinery
Price and availability
We give prices and current availability by phone. Tell us the thickness, grade and quantity and we will call you back. For another dark, striking species see wenge lumber.
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