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01 / ALBIZIA CHINESE
Botanical Name:
Albizia chinensis
Family:
Fabaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Cambodia: Koi China: Yingshu India: Amulkia, Bikumbh, Chakua, Godhunchi, Kali
Siris, Kasir, Koroi, Motta Vagai, Nirusil, Ohi, Pottu Vaga, Saris, Sau, Silai Vagai, Tarli
Indonesia: Jeungjng, Sengghung, Sengon Laos: Khang, Khang Hu Nepal: Kalo Siris,
Rato Siris Philippines: Hinagit, Kantingen, Unik Thailand: Kang Juang, Kang Luang,
Kham Hung Cham, San-Kham United Kingdom: Sauce Tree, Silk Tree, Siris, The Sau
Tree Vietnam: Soos Ng Rawsn Tafu Chu Mef
Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia,
Laos, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands,
Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Blockboard
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Construction
Furniture
Moldings
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
70-140 cm
Density
336 kg/m3
Tree Height
20-40 m
Hardness
184 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
9%
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
28 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
57 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
8.156 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Not durable
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Moderately permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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02 / BAMBOO
Botanical Name:
Phyllostachys spp.
Family:
Poaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
China: Mao Zhu Japan: Moso Turkey: Bambu United Kingdom: Running Bamboo
China
SIMILAR WOODS
Palmira Black
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Musical instruments
Paper making
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
10-20 cm
Density
675 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-30 m
Hardness
685 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
No sapwood
Volumetric Shrinkage
20 %
Texture
Medium to fine
Crushing Strength
93 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
169 N/mm2
Floatability
Floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
19.133 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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03 / BEDARU
Botanical Name:
Cantleya corniculata
Family:
Icacinaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Indonesia: Cendana, Daru Daru, Garu Buaya, Garu Buwaja, Kajo, Kakal, Mendaru,
Samala, Seranai, Tusam Malaysia: Dedadu, Dedaru, Samala United Kingdom:
Indonesian Daru-Daru
Indonesia, Malaysia
SIMILAR WOODS
Sandalwood
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
Diameter
30-50 cm
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Density
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carpentry
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Panelling
Tree Height
Hardness
Sapwood Thickness
Volumetric Shrinkage
1.105 kg/m3
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
71 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
145 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
16.300 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
Moderately durable
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04 / BERANGAN
Botanical Name:
Castanopsis acuminatissima
Family:
Fagaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Katia, Thite Indonesia: Kiriung, Riung Anak Laos: Ko Malaysia:
Jertek Tangga Kata Papua New Guinea: Ki Riung, Meranak, Riung Anak, Saninten
Thailand: Ko, Ko-Duai, Ko-Nam, Ko-Soi United Kingdom: Indian Chestnut, Malayan
Chestnut United States of America: Guinea Oak, Indian Chestnut, Evergreen Chinkapin,
New Guinea Oak, Philippine Chestnut, White Oak
Burma (Myanmar), India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Pakistan, Papua
New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand
SIMILAR WOODS
Chestnut American, Chestnut European
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
60-110 cm
Density
512 kg/m3
Tree Height
10-40 m
Hardness
400 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
11 %
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
57 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
95 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
8.894 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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05 / BLUEGUM
Botanical Name:
Eucalyptus globulus
Family:
Myrtaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Australia: Balluk, Tasmanian Gum Germany: Blauer Gummibaum, Eucalyptus,
Fieberbaum India: Kupora Maram Italy: Eucalypto South Africa: Bloekom Turkey:
Okaliptus United Kingdom: Bastard Box, Eucalyptus
Australia, China, India, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Ash European, Ash White, Blackbutt, Grey Ironbark, Kamarere, Mountain Ash, Mountain
Grey Gum, Rose Gum, Tallowwood
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Plywood
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
120-300 cm
Density
817 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-60 m
Hardness
882 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
3-5 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
15 %
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
44 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
90 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
11.980 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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06 / CAMPHOR
Botanical Name:
Cinnamomum camphora
Family:
Lauraceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
China: Xian-Zhang, Zhang-Shu France: Arbre a Camphre, Baume Anglais, Camphre,
Camphrier Germany: Kampferßaum India: Karpur, Karpuram Indonesia: Medang Italy:
Canfora, Confora Japan: Hon-Sho, Kkusu-No-Ki, Kuso-No Ki, Kusu Malaysia: Karpurammu
Nepal: Kapur Netherlands: Kamferboom Portugal: Alcanforeire Spain: Alcanfor, Alcanfor
del Japón, Alcanforero Sweden: Kamfertraed Turkey: Kafur Ağacı United Kingdom:
Camphor Laurel, Japanese Camphor United States of America: Camphor Laurel,
Camphora Tree, Chinese Camphorwood, True Camphor Vietnam: Ra Huong, Ré
Burma (Myanmar), China, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal,
Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Cinnamon Tree
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Medical use
Panelling
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
150-300 cm
Density
610 kg/m3
Tree Height
20-40 m
Hardness
449 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
10 %
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
37 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
70 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
9.110 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Little
Durability
Durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid
Gluing
Poor
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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07 / CEMARA
Botanical Name:
Casuarina junghuhniana
Family:
Casuarinaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
France: Bois de Fer Indonesia: Adjaob, Ajaob, Cemara Gunung, Jemara, Kasuari
Thailand: Son-Pradiphat United Kingdom: Beefwood, Forest Oak, Horsetail
Beefwood, Mountain Ru, Red-Tipped Ru, She Oak, Weeping Willow, Whistling Pine
Burma (Myanmar), China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia,
Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Carvings
Charcoal making
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Railroad ties
Turnery
Diameter
30-65 cm
Density
977 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-35 m
Hardness
1.118 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
15 %
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Fine to medium
Crushing Strength
71 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
142 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
14.200 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Normal
Gluing
Poor
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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08 / EBONY MACASSAR
Botanical Name:
Diospyros celebica
Family:
Ebenaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
France: Ebéne Macassar Germany: Gestreiftes Ebenholz Indonesia: Batoeline, Gongo
Moitomo, Kojoe Itam, Kaju Hitam, Maitem, Mojondi, Mologotoe, Sora, Toe Netherlands:
Coromandel, Gestreept Ebben, Makassars Ebben Spain: Ebano United Kingdom:
Calamander Ebony, Golden Ebony, Indian Ebony, Streaked Ebony
India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
SIMILAR WOODS
Ebony African, Ebony Black, Persimmon
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Furniture
Joinery
Musical instruments
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
30-70 cm
Density
1.100 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-25 m
Hardness
1.441 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
6-8 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
21 %
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
65 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
110 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
10.100 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Very durable
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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09 / KARALIA
Botanical Name:
Carallia brachiata
Family:
Rhizophoraceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Australia: Billabong Tree, Carallawood, Corky Bark, Freshwater Mengrove Brunei: Meransi,
Sabar Buku Burma (Myanmar): Maniawga-Yat China: E’shenmu, Shanzhugong, Zuhujieshu
India: Andamuria, Andan, Andi Punaaru Mara, Carallia, Daini Jan, Kara-Kandel, Kierpa,
Matiawya, Panasi, Phanshi, Punshi, Thekra Aga Indonesia: Kitamiyang, Ringgit Dareh, Sepat
Laos: Bong Nang, Halay, Koueum Malaysia: Mesinga, Rabong, Radipah Nepal: Kathe
Kera Philippines: Anosep, Bakawan-Gubat, Katolit Thailand: Chiang Phra Nang Ae United
Kingdom: Corkwood, False Kelat Vietnam: Ma Max, Sawng Mar, Sen Dow
Burma (Myanmar), China, India, Malaysia, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka,
Thailand
SIMILAR WOODS
Oak
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Blockboard
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Veneer
Diameter
60-100 cm
Density
735 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-45 m
Hardness
508 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
2-5 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
14 %
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
56 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
117 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
13.866 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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10 / KUMEA
Botanical Name:
Manilkara celebica
Family:
Sapotaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Indonesia: Amibolo, Kayu Sawo, Komea, Sabo, Sawo Kecik, Timbuwolo Malaysia:
Sawah, Sawai, Sawau Papua New Guinea: Sner Thailand: Lamut-Sida, Lamut-Thai
Vietnam: Vieest
Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Papua
New Guinea, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Torem
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Carvings
Construction
Furniture
Medical use
Turnery
Diameter
70-100 cm
Density
1.060 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-25 m
Hardness
1.288 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
2-6 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
17 %
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
82 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
164 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
21.200 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Very durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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11 / LAURELWOOD
Botanical Name:
Terminalia celerica
Family:
Combretaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
India: Chasemiich, Esemi, Kil, Kung, Tilautaea United Kingdom: Indian Laurelwood
Vietnam: Chieu Lieu
Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Pakistan,
Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Limba, Walnut European
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Construction
Furniture
Panelling
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
100-150 cm
Density
544 kg/m3
Tree Height
20-30 m
Hardness
355 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
5-10 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
13 %
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
47 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
110 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
11.000 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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12 / MANGGA
Botanical Name:
Mangifera odorata
Family:
Anacardiaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Thayet France: Manguier, Manguier Odorant India: Mango
Indonesia: Kaweni, Kuweni, Membacang Malaysia: Asam, Huani, Machang, Sepam,
Wani Pakistan: Mango Papua New Guinea: Mango Philippines: Ailali, Asai,
Kuwini, Pahutan, Uani Solomon Islands: Ma-Muang-Pa Thailand: Ma-Muang-Pa,
Mamuang Chingreet, Mamuang Paa, Pamutan United Kingdom: Mangowood
Vietnam: Xoai
Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia,
Laos, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Onzabili
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boxes and crates
Carpentry
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
90-120 cm
Density
624 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-25 m
Hardness
444 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
9%
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
71 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
82 N/mm2
Floatability
Floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
12.250 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Easily permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid to normal
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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13 / MENGKULANG
Botanical Name:
Heritiera javanica
Family:
Sterculiaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Kanzo Cambodia: Don Chem France: Acajou du Cambodge, Huynh,
Kembang Indonesia: Mangkulang Jari, Palapi, Teraling Laos: Mai Hao, Mai Po Hao
Malaysia: Kembang, Mangkulang Jari Philippines: Lumbayau Thailand: Chum-Phraek,
Chumprag, Chumprak, Loma, Thong Suk Vietnam: Huynh
Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,
Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Niangon
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Blockboard
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carpentry
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Panelling
Plywood
Railroad ties
Veneer
Diameter
60-100 cm
Density
680 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-40 m
Hardness
558 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
2-5 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
10 %
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
59 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
101 N/mm2
Floatability
Floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
14.450 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid to normal
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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14 / MERSAWA
Botanical Name:
Anisoptera costata
Family:
Dipterocarpaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Kaunghmu Cambodia: Phdiec, Phdiek France: Ven-Ven
Germany: Krabak Indonesia: Sanai, Malai Laos: Mai Bak, Bac Malaysia: Pengiran
Philippines: Palosapis Thailand: Krabak, Pik United Kingdom: Krabak United
States of America: Bella Rosa Vietnam: Ven-Ven
Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,
Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Keruing
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Panelling
Plywood
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
60-150 cm
Density
630 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-45 m
Hardness
585 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
5-8 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
15 %
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
46 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
83 N/mm2
Floatability
Floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
12.930 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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15 / PADOUK BURMA
Botanical Name:
Pterocarpus macrocarpus
Family:
Leguminosae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Cambodia: Dan-Huong, Thnong, Trong France: Amboine de Birmanie, Arbre à Kiro,
Maï Dou, Padouk des Indes, Thnong Blanche Germany: Dang Huong Laos: Maidou,
Maidù, May Duk Spain: Padauk de Birmania Thailand: Mai Pradoo, Mai-Pradou,
Pradoo United Kingdom: Burma Padaul, False Amboyna, Tiger Grain United States
of America: Burma Praduak, Burmese Rosewood, False Amboyna
Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, India, Laos, Philippines, Thailand,
Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Amboyna, Muninga, Narra, Padouk African, Teak
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
100-150 cm
Density
865 kg/m3
Tree Height
10-30 m
Hardness
1.028 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
10-15 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
8%
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
62 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
135 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
11.650 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Very durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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16 / PALMIRA BLACK
Botanical Name:
Caryota urens
Family:
Arecaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
India: Ana Pana, Bagani, Baini, Bayni, Chunda Pana, Chuntappana, Cuntappana, Dirgha,
Erimpana, Iram Panai, Kala Pana, Konda Panei, Konda Panna, Kondapana, Koondalpanai,
Koonthal Panai, Kundal Panai, Kuntha Panai, Mada, Mari, Moha-Karin, Olatti, Panamkula,
Schundapana, Shundrapana, Sopari, Thippali, Tippili, Vainava Sri Lanka: Kitul, Kundal
Panai United Kingdom: Elephant’s Palm, Hardy Fishtail Palm, Indian Sago Palm,
Jaggery Palm, Kitul Palm, Solitary Fishtail Palm, Toddy Palm, Wine Palm
Burma (Myanmar), India, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka
SIMILAR WOODS
Bamboo, Banana, Palm Red
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Medical use
Turnery
Diameter
60-100 cm
Density
970 kg/m3
Tree Height
10-20 m
Hardness
1.011 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
No sapwood
Volumetric Shrinkage
11 %
Texture
Medium to fine
Crushing Strength
78 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
109 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
12.710 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
Durable
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17 / PINE KHASI
Botanical Name:
Pinus kesiya
Family:
Pinaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Shan, Taru, Tinyu Cambodia: Sral India: Khasya-Pine
Indonesia: Tusam Laos: Khoua, Pek Same Bai, Pek Same Nhoi Philippines: Bengue
Pine, Bub, Parua, Saleng, Saleng Pine Thailand: Son, Son Sam Bai Vietnam: Ngo,
Thong Ba La
Burma (Myanmar), India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand,
Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Blue Pine, Pine European, Pitch Pine
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
40-70 cm
Density
710 kg/m3
Tree Height
20-40 m
Hardness
349 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
4-5 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
13 %
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
65 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
85 N/mm2
Floatability
Floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
12.300 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Moderately permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
No risk
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WOODDEMO
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18 / PYINKADO
Botanical Name:
Xylia xylocarpa
Family:
Mimosaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Pyin Cambodia: Sokram India: Boja, Irul, Jamba, Jambe,
Kada, Kongora, Pyinkadu, Suria Laos: Deng Philippines: Acle Thailand: Deng, Mai
Deng United Kingdom: Burma Ironwood, Burmese Ironwood, Myanmar Ironwood
Vietnam: Cam-Xé, Dátá
Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Philippines,
Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Angelique, Azobe, Bamanta, Bulletwood, Da da, Iroko, Okan
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Railroad ties
Diameter
60-120 cm
Density
990 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-40 m
Hardness
1.074 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
4-5 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
11 %
Texture
Fine to medium
Crushing Strength
82 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
145 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
17.800 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Very durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Poor
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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WOODDEMO
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19 / RUBBERWOOD
Botanical Name:
Hevea brasiliensis
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Kyetpaung France: Caoutchouc, Caoutchouc de Para, Hévéa
Germany: Gummibaumholz, Kautschuk-Holz, Parakautschukbaum Indonesia: Kayu
Getah, Kayu Karet, Pokok Getah Para Laos: Jaang Malaysia: Hevaru, Hevea, Kayu
Getah, Pokok Getah Para Spain: Caucho Thailand: Katoh, Yang Phara Turkey:
Kauçuk Ağacı United Kingdom: Caoutchouc Tree, Hevea Wood, Para Rubber Tree,
Vietnam: Cao Sau
Burma (Myanmar), India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri
Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Blockboard
Boxes and crates
Carpentry
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Panelling
Plywood
Veneer
Diameter
30-60 cm
Density
650 kg/m3
Tree Height
10-12 m
Hardness
451 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
6%
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
51 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
82 N/mm2
Floatability
Floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
11.760 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Easily permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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WOODDEMO
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20 / SEPETIR
Botanical Name:
Sindora spp.
Family:
Leguminosae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Cambodia: Krakas, Krakas Meng, Krakas Sbek India: Gu Indonesia: Ensunut, Kaju
Galedupa, Samparantu, Sampit, Sansanit, Saserut, Sasundur, Sepatir, Seperhantu,
Sepetir Berduri, Sinampar, Sindur, Tamparan Tantu Laos: Mai Tao Ho Malaysia:
Meketil, Petir, Petir-Sepetir Pay, Saputi, Sepeteh, Sepetir Nin-Yaki, Swamp-Sepetir
Philippines: Kayu-Galu, Kayu-Kalu, Supa Thailand: Khaman, Kling, Krathon, Ma Ka
Tae, Maka-Tea, Makata Vietnam: Gomat
Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,
Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Boire, Bubinga, Etimoe
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Carpentry
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Veneer
Diameter
60-120 cm
Density
640 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-45 m
Hardness
693 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
7-10 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
11 %
Texture
Fine to medium
Crushing Strength
46 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
92 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
13.600 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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WOODDEMO
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21 / TOONA
Botanical Name:
Cedrela toona
Family:
Meliaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Thitkado, Toon France: Cèdre Rouge India: Lim, Lud, Mahanim,
Nandi, Nandika, Toon, Tuni, Tuun Indonesia: Kukoru, Malapoga, Soeren, Suren Kapar,
Suren Mal Papua New Guinea: Epi, Kapere Philippines: Suren Thailand: Yom Hom,
Youhom United Kingdom: Australian Red Cedar, Burma Cedar, Burma Toon, Indian
Cedar, Indian Mahogany, Myanmar Cedar, Queensland Red Cedar Vietnam: Xuong Moc
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, India,
Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea,
Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Cedar Western Red, Cedro
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
70-200 cm
Density
528 kg/m3
Tree Height
20-40 m
Hardness
363 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
11 %
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
39 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
76 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
8.963 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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WOODDEMO
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22 / TOREM
Botanical Name:
Manilkara kanosiensis
Family:
Sapotaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Indonesia: Kayu Sawo, Maluku, Sawai Malaysia: Sawai Papua New Guinea:
Manilkara, Sner Thailand: Lamut-Sida
Burma (Myanmar), China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New
Guinea, Sri Lanka, Thailand
SIMILAR WOODS
Bulletwood, Kumea, Tali
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Construction
Flooring
Joinery
Turnery
Diameter
60-100 cm
Density
1.032 kg/m3
Tree Height
25-35 m
Hardness
1.288 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
2-6 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
17 %
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
82 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
163 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
21.166 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Very durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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WOODDEMO
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23 / TUALANG
Botanical Name:
Koompassia excelsa
Family:
Leguminosae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Brunei: Mengaris, Raja Kayu Indonesia: Bengaris, Mengaris, Menggeris, Raja Kayu,
Sialang, Wehis Malaysia: Mengaris, Raja Kayu, Tapang Papua New Guinea:
Koompassia Philippines: Manggis, Ginoo Thailand: Tulae, Yuan United Kingdom:
Honey Bee Tree
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
SIMILAR WOODS
Kempas
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Musical instruments
Panelling
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
100-150 cm
Density
865 kg/m3
Tree Height
40-70 m
Hardness
879 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
7-10 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
12 %
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
62 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
120 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
17.800 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Moderately permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Poor
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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WOODDEMO
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24 / VICTORIAN
Botanical Name:
Eucalyptus obliqua
Family:
Myrtaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Australia: Alpine Ash, Messmate Springybark, Mountain Ash, White Mountain
Germany: Tasmanian Oak United Kingdom: Brown Top, Brown Top Stringbark,
Messmate, Messmate Stringybark, Stringybark, Tasmanian Oak
Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Panelling
Plywood
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
100-200 cm
Density
721 kg/m3
Tree Height
60-90 m
Hardness
650 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
2-4 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
17 %
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
65 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
120 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
14.500 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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WOODDEMO
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25 / YON
Botanical Name:
Anogeissus acuminata
Family:
Combretaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Bangladesh: Itchri India: Bu-Chakaram, Dhau, Dhaura, Dhoy, Itchri, Manu, Nunnera,
Panchman, Pasi Chettu, Pedda, Vekkali Sri Lanka: Nunnera Thailand: Takien-Nu
United Kingdom: Buttontree Vietnam: Ram
Burma (Myanmar), India, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Ash
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Railroad ties
Turnery
Diameter
240-270 cm
Density
865 kg/m3
Tree Height
20-30 m
Hardness
976 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
10 %
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
65 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
133 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
15.000 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk