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Gmelina vitiensis

Gmelina vitiensis is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is endemic to Fiji.

Rosawa (a common name) is a pale yellow brown colour, "teak like" timber with a fine texture and slightly interlocked grain. Rosawa is a very stable timber.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Density: 640&nbsp;kg/m3

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Durability: Durable

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Shrinkage: Low

<nowiki>*</nowiki> It is easy to saw and machine and the greasy nature of the timber enhances working properties.

Uses

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Boat building

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Planking interior and exterior cabin work

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Windows and doorframe sills

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Pattern making

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Carving

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Diving boards

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Decking

References

  • http://whitecliffs.co.nz/timberspecies/rosawa/