Description:
The heartwood is light reddish-brown and of plain appearance, darkening on exposure. The sapwood is a distinct thick brownish or pinkish colour, and sharply demarcated. Grain is straight, sometimes interlocked and texture is medium to coarse and rather harsh. The freshly cut timber has an unpleasant scent which is lost on drying. Scientific name: Goupia tomentosa Family: Celastraceae Origin: Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela Other names: Cupluba, Kabukalli, Goupie, Copiura Natural Durability: Class 2-3 with good resistance to termites Density (12%): 900 kg/m³Shrinkage (%): rad. 2,4%, tang. 4,2%Bending: 166 N/mm²Drying: moderately difficult; risk of distortion Working: difficult; presence of highly interlocked grain Finishing: good Uses: heavy constructions, industrial flooring, parquet, furniture