Guibourtia Coleosperma by its Latin name, is from the Leguminosae family and also known as Bastermopane, False Mopane, Machibi, Mehibi, Mtjibi, Muchiva, Mucibe, Musibi, Mussive, Muxibe, Muzauli, Muzaule, Muzauri, Muzzibi and Rhodesian Copalwood.
Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
800kg per cubic meter.
The sapwood is white to yellow in colour and narrow, the heartwood is red streaked and variegated with dark purple, very hard and rich pink when freshly cut, turning mahogany reddish brown with oxidization and maturity.
Canoe and Boat Builing, Furniture, Cabinetry, Sleepers, Factory Flooring, Cabinet Making, Heavy Construction, Joinery, Turnery, Decorative Veneer, Heavy Construction, Decking and Flooring, Railroad ties, Vehicle Parts, Boxes and Crates.