Muninga
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific namePterocarpus angolensis
Trade / common nameMuninga
FamilyLeguminosae
RegionMiddle Africa · Southern Africa · Eastern Africa · Africa
Distribution
The species occurs widely throughout south-central Africa, and is commonly found in savannah woodland.
Uses
Agricultural implements, Beehives, Boat building (general), Boat building, Boat building: decking, Boat building: framing, Boxes and crates, Broom handles, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Coffins, Concealed parts (Furniture), Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Flooring: commercial heavy traffic, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Lifeboats, Light construction, Living-room suites, Mathematical instruments, Medicinal use, Mine timbers, Musical instruments, Musical instruments: percussion, Office furniture, Paneling, Parquet flooring, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Railroad ties, Rustic furniture, Shipbuilding, Sporting Goods, Stools, Sub-flooring, Tables , Tool handles, Toys, Turnery, Utility furniture, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Wardrobes, Wheel spokes, Wheels
Countries & Distribution
These country connections come directly from the same SQL country–species bridge used by Country Detail and the Global Navigator.
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Muninga
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
Muninga
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
Muninga
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
Projects & Inspiration
探索可能的應用，然後告訴 Woodley 您想製作什麼。
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Fine woodworkingDecorative detailsSmall crafted objects
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專案建議可以建立在此物種紀錄、其屬性及已記錄用途之上。
Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Brown
Ages to dark rich shade of reddish-brown upon exposure
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Dark brown
Red
Pale brown
Pale red to pink
Purple
Large color variation
Golden brown
Dark streaks irregularly spaced
Brown - purple
Brown - chocolate
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
White to yellow
Well defined
Paler than heartwood
Yellow
White/Gray
Pinkish
Different than heartwood
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Low
Dull
Slightly lustrous
Lustrous
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Beehives, Boat building (general), Boat building, Boat building: decking, Boat building: framing, Boxes and crates, Broom handles, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Coffins, Concealed parts (Furniture), Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Flooring: commercial heavy traffic, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Lifeboats, Light construction, Living-room suites, Mathematical instruments, Medicinal use, Mine timbers, Musical instruments, Musical instruments: percussion, Office furniture, Paneling, Parquet flooring, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Railroad ties, Rustic furniture, Shipbuilding, Sporting Goods, Stools, Sub-flooring, Tables , Tool handles, Toys, Turnery, Utility furniture, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Wardrobes, Wheel spokes, Wheels
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