Kamassi boxwood
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameGonioma kamassi
Trade / common nameKamassi boxwood
FamilyApocynaceae
RegionSouthern Africa
Distribution
Confined mainly to the midland coastal districts of South Africa.
Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Carvings, Engraving, Flooring, Food containers, Furniture, Handles, Joinery, Mathematical instruments, Millwork, Musical instruments, Precision instruments, Shade rollers, Shafts/Handles, Shuttles, Sills, Specialty items, Sporting Goods, Textile equipment, Tool handles, Turnery, Vats, Vehicle parts
Countries & Distribution
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木材圖片
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Projects & Inspiration
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Fine woodworkingDecorative detailsSmall crafted objects
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Red
Yellow
Purple
Orange
Pink
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Pale brown
Yellowish brown
Greenish to greyish
The heartwood is a uniform yellow or yellow-brown color. The presence of incipient decay may produce a greenish tinge
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Brown
Red
Green/Grey
Same as heartwood
Color not distinct from heartwood
Luster
Medium
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Carvings, Engraving, Flooring, Food containers, Furniture, Handles, Joinery, Mathematical instruments, Millwork, Musical instruments, Precision instruments, Shade rollers, Shafts/Handles, Shuttles, Sills, Specialty items, Sporting Goods, Textile equipment, Tool handles, Turnery, Vats, Vehicle parts
Product Sources
The timber is exported from South Africa in small quantities at a regular rate. It is usually shipped in squared billets cut to small sizes for manufacture.
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