Mersawa
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameAnisoptera costata
Trade / common nameMersawa
FamilyDipterocarpaceae
RegionSouth-Eastern Asia · Southern Asia · Asia · South-eastern Asia · Melanesia
Distribution
Usually found in dry evergreen forests, scattered all over the countryside along depressions and along valleys of low hill ranges. Elevation is generally around 500m. Known to occur in Thailand.
Uses
Beams, Boat building (general), Boat building: decking, Boat building: planking, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Chairs, Chests, Clogs, Concealed parts (Furniture), Concrete formwork, Construction, Decks, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Handles, Handles: general, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Joists, Light construction, Moldings, Particleboard, Plywood, Railroad ties, Tool handles, Toys, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Windows
Countries & Distribution
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Mersawa
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Yellow
Brown
Orange
Red
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Light buff to yellowish brown
Darkens slightly upon exposure
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Yellow
White
Brown
White to yellow
Well defined
Same as heartwood
Pale yellow
Not always clearly demarcated from heartwood
Discoloration from sap-stain fungal infection may abnormally define sapwood from heartwood
Normal width is about 2 inches (5 cm).
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Medium
Low
Non-lustrous
Lustrous
Dull
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Beams, Boat building (general), Boat building: decking, Boat building: planking, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Chairs, Chests, Clogs, Concealed parts (Furniture), Concrete formwork, Construction, Decks, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Handles, Handles: general, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Joists, Light construction, Moldings, Particleboard, Plywood, Railroad ties, Tool handles, Toys, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Windows
Product Sources
The ITTO reports that timber production from this species is in low quantities. Exports are more or less regular. Exportation of the timber from Cameroon is prohibited.
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