Gubas
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameEndospermum spp.
Trade / common nameGubas
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
RegionMelanesia · South-Eastern Asia · Asia
Distribution
Malaya, Philippines, New Guinea, Fiji and other western Pacific islands. Common in lowland forests, especially in secondary growth (Malaya).
Uses
Balusters, Bent Parts, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Casks, Chairs, Chests, Construction, Decorative plywood, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Fine furniture, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Interior construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Light construction, Living-room suites, Matchboxes, Matches, Moldings, Office furniture, Packing cases, Plywood, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Stairworks, Stools, Stringers, Utility furniture, Wardrobes, Wooden shoes, Woodwork
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
Linked historical images associated with this species record.
Projects & Inspiration
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Тонкая столярная работаДекоративные деталиНебольшие изделия ручной работы
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Red
Black
Purple
Green/grey
Straw colored
Pale cream
Light brown
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Color not distinct from heartwood
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
High
Medium
Lustrous
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Balusters, Bent Parts, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Casks, Chairs, Chests, Construction, Decorative plywood, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Fine furniture, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Interior construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Light construction, Living-room suites, Matchboxes, Matches, Moldings, Office furniture, Packing cases, Plywood, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Stairworks, Stools, Stringers, Utility furniture, Wardrobes, Wooden shoes, Woodwork
Product Sources
Supplies from Fiji are available in very limited quanties on the European market. The wood is considered too soft for general joinery work, but it is well suited for small accurate mouldings. Prices are in the same range as those of lower cost hardwoods.
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