Gmelina (G. arborea wood)
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Descripción
Wood of the species Gmelina arborea, having a medium texture with a straight or roey grain. It is easy to work and polishes to a silky smooth finish with a high gloss. Gmelina wood is used for furniture, cabinetry, boatbuilding, musical instruments, and decorative boxes. The tree is also cultivated for papermaking pulp. Although a common name includes the word "beech," it is not a beech.
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Otros términos
- gumhar (wood) [en]
- goomar (wood) [en]
- Malay beechwood (wood) [en]
- yemane (bois) [fr]
- oumari (madeira) [pt]