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Common Names
Common Uses
Countries of Distribution
Family Name
Grain
Heartwood Color
Natural Durability
Numerical Data
References
Regions of Distribution
Response to Hand Tools
Scientific Name
Strength Properties
Synonyms
Texture
Trade Name
Tree Size

Scientific Name
Heynea trijuga

Trade Name
Akhaterwa

Family Name
Meliaceae

Synonyms
Walsura trijuga, Heynea affinis


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Common Names
Akhaterwa, Chenenji, Gundira, Karaikaru-vilangam, Khag-men-chhi, Kora, Korakadi, Korakkadi, Kuriya, Limbara, Rolang-phang, Takta, Theng-are-arong, Yakushi

Regions of Distribution
Oceania and S.E. Asia

Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP]
Bhutan, Burma, China, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand

Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Cabinetmaking, Furniture, Heavy construction, Light construction, Poles, Posts

Heartwood Color
Black
Brown
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
White to cream


Grain
Even
Straight

Straight


Texture
Fine
Fine to medium


Natural Durability
Durable
Sapwood is susceptible to wood staining fungal attack


Tree Size
Tree height is 10-20 m


Response to Hand Tools
Fairly Difficult to Difficult to Work


Strength Properties
Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu. ft


Numerical Data
ItemGreenDryEnglish
Density55lbs/ft3
Weight5443lbs/ft3
ItemGreenDryMetric
Density881kg/m3

References
Anon,1963,Indian Woods: Their Identification, Properties and uses. Vol.II Linaceae,to Moringaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India

Bourdillon, T.F.,1908,The Forest Trees of Travancore,Travancore Government Press









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