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Shedua comes from
Parts of Africa

Botanical Name:
Guibourtia arnoldiana
 
Other Names:
Benge, Benzi, Bubinga, Essingang, Kevazingo, M'Penze, Mbenge, Mutenye, Olive walnut, Ovang, Waka, Mozambique
 
Color:
The heartwood is described to vary from yellow brown to dark brown or chocolate brown, with gray to almost black stripes.
 
Characteristics:
Moderately coarse, and interlocked grain that produces striped and, sometimes, curly figure. Also called Ovangkol, often sold for highly figured veneers. Hard, heavy and takes a glass-like finish.
 
Typical Uses:
Furniture, cabinets, flooring, veneer.