gmelina (G. arborea wood)
- Scope note
- 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.
- Date of creation: 06-May-2024
Accepted term: 06-May-2024