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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 Drying Defects Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data Polishing References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Sapwood Color Scientific Name Texture Trade Name Tree Size Scientific Name Walsura villosa Trade Name Gyobo Family Name Meliaceae Common Names Gyobo Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution Burma Common Uses Agricultural implements, Heavy construction, Light construction, Vehicle parts Heartwood Color Yellow Brown Orange Red Sapwood Color White Yellow Grain Figure Distinct (figure) Distinct figure Texture Fine Coarse Luster High Natural Durability Durable Durable Drying Defects No surface checking No end splitting Tree Size 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 difficult Response to Hand Tools Difficult to machine Polishing Fair to Good Results Satisfactory results Numerical Data Item Green Dry English References Anon,1963,Indian Woods: Their Identification, Properties and uses. Vol.II Linaceae,to Moringaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India