Bubinga

Trade Name :
Bubinga, Kevazingo

Origin :
Africa

Uses :
Sliced veneer for faces, furniture, paneling, parquet flooring.

Properties :
Higher quality architectural woodwork and mass-produced furniture, paneling and parquet flooring. Well-suited also for musical instruments.

Jointing :
Brown to violet-red heartwood with conspicuous growth zones. Resin pockets can occur; these degrade both the veneer and lumber.