Wood species : Bubinga, Kevazingo // Scientific name : Guibourtia spp. (G. demeusei, G. pellegriniana, G. tessmannii) // Color : Heartwood ranges from a pinkish red to a darker reddish brown with darker purple or black streaks. Sapwood is a pale straw color and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. // Texture : Grain is straight to interlocked. Has a uniform fine to medium texture and moderate natural luster. // Dimensions : 6" x 6" x 3 mm // Recommendations Veneer, inlays, fine furniture, cabinetry, turnings, and other specialty items. Since Bubinga trees can grow so large, natural-edge slabs of the wood have also been used in tabletops and other specialized projects.