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Clicking any heading in the main data area (at right) will scroll the page back to this top position. Use the following links to jump to the associated section in the main data. Comments Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Ease of Drying Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data Polishing References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Scientific Name Strength Properties Texture Toxicity Trade Name Tree Size Scientific Name Alseodaphne semecarpifolia Trade Name Nelthare Family Name Lauraceae Common Names Nelthare, Phudgus, Ranai, Wewarana, Wewarani, Yavaranai Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] India, Sri Lanka Common Uses Boat building (general), Flooring, Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Millwork, Railroad ties, Veneer: decorative Heartwood Color Red Dark brown Grain Straight Even Figure Distinct (figure) Straight Distinct figure Texture Fine Medium Luster Lustrous Natural Durability Non-durable Perishable Susceptible to insect attack Resistant to termites Resistant to powder post beetles Durable Very durable Resistant to attack from marine borers Toxicity Unspecified toxicity Ease of Drying Easy Tree Size Bark width is 0-5 mm Tree height is 0-10 m Comments General finishing qualities are rated as good Response to Hand Tools Fairly Difficult to Difficult to Work Polishing Satisfactory results Strength Properties Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Density 47 lbs/ft3 Weight 46 37 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Density 753 kg/m3 References Bourdillon, T.F.,1908,The Forest Trees of Travancore,Travancore Government Press Fernando, X.M.,1956,Notes on Ceylon Timbers,Ceylon Forester (N.S.,2(3,pp131-8 Howard, A.L.,1948,A Manual of Timbers of the World.,Macmillan & Co. Ltd. London 3rd ed.