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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 Countries of Distribution Distribution Overview Environmental Profile Family Name Heartwood Color Numerical Data References Regions of Distribution Sapwood Color Scientific Name Strength Properties Trade Name Scientific Name Alphitonia philippinensis Trade Name Tulo Family Name Rhamnaceae Common Names Balek angin, Tulo Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Philippines Environmental Profile Abundant/Secure Generally secure within its natural habitat Data source is World Conservation Monitoring Center Distribution Overview Philippines Heartwood Color Brown Golden brown with a reddish cast Sapwood Color Brown Color not distinct from heartwood Strength Properties Bending strength (MOR) = medium Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Bending Strength 6202 10189 psi Crushing Strength 423 818 psi Shearing Strength 1421 psi Static Bending 4195 6941 psi Stiffness 922 1154 1000 psi Toughness 306 inch-lbs Specific Gravity 0.33 0.35 Weight 57 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Bending Strength 436 716 kg/cm2 Crushing Strength 29 57 kg/cm2 Shearing Strength 99 kg/cm2 Static Bending 294 488 kg/cm2 Stiffness 64 81 1000 kg/cm2 Toughness 352 cm-kg Specific Gravity 0.33 0.35 References Lauricio, F. M., Bellosillo, S. B., The Mechanical and Related Properties of Philippine Woods, The Lumberman, 12(5):A-H. Simpson, W.T. and J.A. Sagoe. 1991. Relative Drying Times of 650 Tropical Woods : Estimation by Green Moisture Content, Specific Gravity, and Green Weight Density. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA, Forest Service, General Technical Report FPL-GTR-71, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin. WCMC. 1992. Conservation Status Listing - Trees and Timbers of the World. World Conservation Monitoring Center-Plants Programme, Cambridge, CB3 ODL, United Kingdom. Straight Figure Even Growth rings (figure) Distinct (figure) Rippled (figure)