Blackbean
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameCastanospermum australe
Trade / common nameBlackbean
FamilyLeguminosae
RegionAustralia and New Zealand · Southern Asia · Asia · Melanesia
Distribution
This Australian species is distributed sparsely in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. It lives in forests with very high annual rainfall.
Uses
Bedroom suites, Bent Parts, Blockboard, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Cutting surfaces, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Inlay work, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Musical instruments, Office furniture, Ornamental work , Paneling, Plywood, Poles, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Sporting Goods, Stools, Tables , Toys, Turnery, Utility furniture, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Walking sticks, Wardrobes
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Blackbean
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Red
Purple
Pink
Green/grey
Dark brown
Black
The heartwood is medium brown to dark chocolate brown, occasionally with darker streaks. It is reported to darken to almost black with age
Sapwood Color
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White
Pink
Yellow
White to yellow
Well defined
Luster
Medium
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Bedroom suites, Bent Parts, Blockboard, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Cutting surfaces, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Inlay work, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Musical instruments, Office furniture, Ornamental work , Paneling, Plywood, Poles, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Sporting Goods, Stools, Tables , Toys, Turnery, Utility furniture, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Walking sticks, Wardrobes
Product Sources
Lumber is available from sources in Australia, and veneers can be purchased at very expensive prices.
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