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Our Mission:
To supply first quality African Hardwoods (Wenge, Sapele, Iroko, Bosse) from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Our Vision:
To guarantee the sustainability of our forest resources on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Bubinga
Technical specification
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Scientific Name |
Guibourtia tessmannii |
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Family |
Caesalpiniaceae |
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Other names |
Kevazingo, Akume, Ebana, Oveng, Waka, Essigang |
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Distribution |
The growth range of the specie is Cameroon, Gabon, Ivory Coast and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The wood |
The heartwood is medium red-brown or red to reddish-brown in color, with lighter red to purple veins. Upon exposure, the wood becomes yellow or medium brown with a reddish tint, and the veining becomes less conspicuous.
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Seasoning |
The wood dries easily with little degrade. Gum exudation may present some difficulties. |
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Workability |
Bubinga is hard and heavy, but it is reported to saw slowly but readily.
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Uses |
It is often used for flooring, joinery, general construction, sliced veneer |
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