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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 Cutting Resistance Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data References Regions of Distribution Resistance to Impregnation Sapwood Color Scientific Name Strength Properties Synonyms Texture Toxicity Trade Name Tree Size Scientific Name Holigarna helferi Trade Name Barola Family Name Anacardiaceae Synonyms Holigarna longifolia Common Names Barola, Khreik Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Burma, India Common Uses Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Matches, Plywood Heartwood Color Red Pink Sapwood Color White Yellow Grain Even Figure Straight Distinct (figure) Straight Distinct figure Texture Coarse Coarse Luster Lustrous Natural Durability Non durable Heartwood is susceptible to wood staining fungal attack Toxicity Dermatitic effects Tree Size Tree height is 20-30 m Bole length is 10-20 m Tree height is 0-10 m Bark width is 5-10 mm Comments General finishing qualities are rated as good Cutting Resistance Cutting Resistance with dry wood is easy Resistance to Impregnation Heartwood is permeable Strength Properties Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Density 40 lbs/ft3 Weight 39 31 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Density 641 kg/m3 References Anon,1963,Indian Woods: Their Identification, Properties and uses. Vol.II Linaceae,to Moringaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India Gamble, J.S.,1902,A Manual of Indian Timbers,Sampson Low, Marston & Co. London