Scientific Name
Guibourtia tessmannii
Other Names
African rosewood, eban, kevazingo, kssingang, amazakone, akume
Family
Fabaceae or Leguminosae, the legume family
Geography
Bubinga is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Ivory Coast
Properties
The heartwood of bubinga is light red-brown and veined with pink or red stripes. The sapwood is paler. It is very hard and heavy with a fine texture, wavy grain and high luster. Bubinga is also highly resistant to termites.
Workability
Bubinga can be sawed easily and take a nice finish
Uses
Bubinga is most often used as a veneer for decorative applications but you can also find it used in up-scale furniture and turnery work.
Price Level
Moderately available, higher price range
