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Comments
Common Names
Common Uses
Countries of Distribution
Cutting Resistance
Drying Defects
Ease of Drying
Family Name
Grain
Heartwood Color
Kiln Drying Rate
Nailing
Natural Durability
Numerical Data
Planing
References
Regions of Distribution
Resistance to Impregnation
Response to Hand Tools
Sapwood Color
Scientific Name
Strength Properties
Synonyms
Texture
Trade Name
Tree Identification
Tree Size
Veneering Qualities
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Synonyms
Kydia fraterna
Common Names
Arlak arong, Arlakso-arong, Baluma-shaw, Balumashaw, Bankopasia, Bargha, Barranga, Belagu, Bellaka, Bende, Bende-narl, Bendi, Bharanga, Bharmio, Bhendi, Bhoti, Bicra, Billlulhendi, Billu-bhendi, Bitabororo, Bitagoinr, Bitha gonyer, Bittia, Bokemaiza, Boldobak, Boldobard, Bonkopah, Bosha, Burkapa, Buruk, Changne, Charpili, Choupultea, Crukutada, Derhi, Derki, Dhamin, Dieng-jannep, Dieng-misri, Dwabok, Dwabote, Dwakbok, Dwalok tabo, Gommer, Heppaching, Illya, Kadubende, Kakahi, Khopashya, Kolibende, Kondapathi, Kondapatti, Kondapotari, Kopasia, Kubinde, Kukuha, Kung ho-sa, Kunji, Magan-kaji, Magap, Mahow, Meikyat, Mhotihirwani, Modon-phang, Moshongon, Motipotari, Myethlwa, Nayibende, Nedunar, Nihotilirwani, Pachhbotuka, Palao, Pandiki, Parak, Patadhamin, Patha, Pattra, Pedda-kunji, Peddakusiji, Peddapotri, Petshat, Pillu, Pitchola, Pola, Poshkaolat, Poskaolat, Potari, Potasi, Potri, Puka olat, Pula, Pulan, Pulao, Puli, Pulian, Putai, Puttiya, Ran-bhendi, Safed, Safeddhaman, Sedangtagla, Sedangtaglar, Starmisri-arong, Tabri, Tagla, Tayanni, Tayawni, Thari, Varanga, Varangada, Varung, Vayakannu, Veembu, Vella-chadachi, Velukku, Vendai, Venta, Wala, Warang
Regions of Distribution
Oceania and S.E. Asia
Countries of Distribution
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Burma, India
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Brush backs & handles, Carvings, Charcoal, Fuelwood, Heavy construction, Light construction, Matches, Oars, Pencil, Plywood, Pulp/Paper products, Textile equipment, Toys, Vehicle parts, Veneer
Heartwood Color
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Sapwood Color
| Red |
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| White to yellow |
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| Well defined |
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Grain
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| Straight |
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| Clear growth rings (figure) |
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| Medium |
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| Perishable |
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| Susceptible to insect attack |
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| Non-resistant to powder post beetles |
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| Non-resistant to marine borers |
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| Non-durable |
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| Non durable |
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| Sapwood is susceptible to wood staining fungal attack |
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Drying Defects
| Distortion |
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| Splitting |
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| No end splitting |
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| Moderate twist/warp |
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Ease of Drying
Kiln Drying Rate
| Naturally dries at a moderate speed |
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| Naturally dries slowly |
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Tree Identification
| Bole/stem form is straight |
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Tree Size
| Bole length is 0-10 m |
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| Sapwood width is 0-5 cm |
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| Sapwood width is 5-10 cm |
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| Tree height is 10-20 m |
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| Tree height is 30-40 m |
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General finishing qualities are rated as good
Cutting Resistance
| Cutting Resistance with green wood is easy |
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| Cutting Resistance with dry wood is easy |
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Nailing
| Fairly Easy to Very Easy |
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| Very Good to Excellent Results |
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| Fair to Good Results |
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| Fairly Easy to Very Easy |
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| Fair to Good Results |
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| Planes well, to a good finish |
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| Easy to plane |
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Resistance to Impregnation
| Permeable sapwood |
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| Permeable heartwood |
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Response to Hand Tools
Veneering Qualities
| Suitable for peeling |
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| Veneers easily |
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Strength Properties
| Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = very low |
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| Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = very low |
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| Max. crushing strength = low |
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| Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. |
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| Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. |
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| Density (dry weight) = 31-37 lbs/cu. ft. |
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| Density (dry weight) = 23-30 lbs/cu. ft. |
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| Bending strength (MOR) = very low |
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| Item | Green | Dry | English |
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| Bending Strength | 2509 | 3623 | psi |
| Density | | 36 | lbs/ft3 |
| Impact Strength | | 15 | inches |
| Maximum Crushing Strength | 2139 | 3916 | psi |
| Stiffness | 1017 | 1199 | 1000 psi |
| Weight | 35 | 27 | lbs/ft3 |
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| Bending Strength | 176 | 254 | kg/cm2 |
| Density | | 576 | kg/m3 |
| Impact Strength | | 38 | cm |
| Maximum Crushing Strength | 150 | 275 | kg/cm2 |
| Stiffness | 71 | 84 | 1000 kg/cm2 |
References
Bhat, R.V.,1970,Pulping of Tropical Hardwoods,Indian Pulp and Paper Technology Association IPPTA,7(3,pp203-214
Blatter, E., Millard, W.S.,1937,Some Beautiful Indian Trees,John Bale, Sons & Cornow Ltd, London
Bourdillon, T.F.,1908,The Forest Trees of Travancore,Travancore Government Press
Chowdhury, K.A., Ghosh, S.S.,1958,Indian Woods: Their identification, properties and uses Vol. I,Dilleruaceae to Elaeocarpaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India
Gamble, J.S.,1902,A Manual of Indian Timbers,Sampson Low, Marston & Co. London
Nazma,1981,A handbook of Kerala Timbers,Kerala Forest Research Institute Research Report, No.9
Pearson, R.S., Brown, H.P.,1932,Commercial Timbers of India,Govt. Printer Calcutta,2 vols
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