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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. Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Drying Defects Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Luster Numerical Data Polishing References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Sapwood Color Scientific Name Texture Trade Name Scientific Name Diospyros burmanica Trade Name Burmese ebony Family Name Ebenaceae Common Names Burmese ebony, Hpunmang, Maimakho-ling, Mia-mate-si, Te Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Burma, India Common Uses Agricultural implements, Cabinetmaking, Golf club heads, Heavy construction, Light construction, Veneer: decorative Heartwood Color Yellow Black Green/grey Orange Sapwood Color Yellow White Grain Even Straight Straight Texture Medium Fine Luster Slightly lustrous Drying Defects Moderate twist/warp Response to Hand Tools Easy to machine Polishing Satisfactory results Numerical Data Item Green Dry English References Pearson, R.S., Brown, H.P.,1932,Commercial Timbers of India,Govt. Printer Calcutta,2 vols