![African Rosewood lumber wood, Guibourtia spp. lumber for woodworking](graphics/category_species/african_rosewood.jpg)
African Rosewood // Guibourtia spp.
One of nature's most elegant-looking woods, with an unusual radiant purplish-pink color tones and fine dark veins that dance throughout the grain. Expect your finished project to develop a bold red wine hue with age. African rosewood is enchantingly pleasant to cut, shape and sand, too.Gorgeous natural color
Elegant appearance
Machines beautifully
![color of African Rosewood](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
Light pink or purple-tinged tan with fine dark purple stripes![other names for African Rosewood](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Akume, Bingbinga, Bubinga, Essingang, Kevazingo, Ovang, Waka![uses for African Rosewood](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, turning, decorative items, veneer, high end furniture and millwork, musical instruments, flooring, cutting boards, guitars, musical instruments![the African Rosewood tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
A large tree reaching over 100 feet in height and trunk diameter of 36" and clear for up to 60 feet.African Rosewood grows in Africa
![map of where African Rosewood grows](graphics/maps/africa_west.png)