Berlinia
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameBerlinia acuminata
Trade / common nameBerlinia
FamilyLeguminosae
RegionWestern Africa · Middle Africa · Africa
Distribution
West Africa into Zaire, from dense, high forests to savannah forests and even marshy areas.
Uses
Beams, Bedroom suites, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Joists, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Millwork, Mine timbers, Moldings, Office furniture, Paneling , Porch columns, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rough construction, Rustic furniture
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Brown
Red
Black
Purple
Reddish brown
Pale red to pink
Dark purplish brown
Dark-Purplish-Brown irregular streaks or stripped veins are sometimes visible on quartered surfaces
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
White to yellow
Often shows a pinkish tint
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Beams, Bedroom suites, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Joists, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Millwork, Mine timbers, Moldings, Office furniture, Paneling , Porch columns, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rough construction, Rustic furniture
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