The sapwood of kambala is yellowish-white, while the heartwood is golden-orange and almost brown in color. The species has an interlocked grain, is moderately lustrous, and is moderately coarse yet even in texture. Kambala has a natural resistance to decay. Its sapwood has been reported to be highly resistant to termites. Kambala dries very easily. 

Kambala puts up little resistance to sawing, yet deposits in the wood can dull cutting blades. This species has good nailing properties. Glue holds well with kambala flooring, but certain varieties can produce a noticeable glue line. Although it requires a decent amount of filling at times, kambala sands to a beautifully lustrous polish.