Amunu
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific namePodocarpus neriifolia
Trade / common nameAmunu
FamilyPodocarpaceae
RegionMelanesia · Southern Asia · South-Eastern Asia · Asia · Australia and New Zealand
Distribution
The growth range of this Southeast Asia species includes the Indo-Malayan region, New Zealand, New Guinea, Borneo, and extends to the Fiji Islands.
Uses
Balusters, Bedroom suites, Boat building, Building construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Cooperages, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Exterior trim & siding, Exterior uses, Factory flooring, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Interior construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Lifeboats, Light construction, Living-room suites, Moldings, Office furniture, Parquet flooring, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Shingles, Shipbuilding, Vehicle parts
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
Linked historical images associated with this species record.
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Red
Pink
Pale brown
Golden brown
Buff
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White/Straw
Not clearly defined from sapwood
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Balusters, Bedroom suites, Boat building, Building construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Cooperages, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Exterior trim & siding, Exterior uses, Factory flooring, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Interior construction, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Lifeboats, Light construction, Living-room suites, Moldings, Office furniture, Parquet flooring, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Shingles, Shipbuilding, Vehicle parts
Full Technical Species Profile
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