Palosapis
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameAnisoptera curtisii
Trade / common namePalosapis
FamilyDipterocarpaceae
RegionSouth-Eastern Asia · Eastern Asia · Asia · South-eastern Asia · Southern Asia · Melanesia
Distribution
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia (Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra), Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak), Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam.
A large tree of semi-evergreen dipterocarp, evergreen and humid lowland forest that occurs on land which is at a premium for conversion to crops. In some areas it is an exceptionally rare tree and in the Philippines it is known from only one collection. It is a major commercial timber species and is used for general construction, veneer and plywood.
Uses
Beams, Boat building (general), Boat building, Boat building: decking, Boxes and crates, Canoes, Ceiling, Construction, Door, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Joists, Light construction, Millwork, Musical instruments , Packing cases, Planks, Plywood, Posts, Rafters, Railroad ties, Sheathing, Vehicle parts, Veneer
Countries & Distribution
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Palosapis
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Fine woodworkingDecorative detailsSmall crafted objects
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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
Black
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Pale brown
Dark brown
Yellow - light
Light buff to yellowish brown
Darkens slightly upon exposure
Longitudinal surfaces are describes as typically featureless
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Brown
Red
Green/Grey
Green
Paler than heartwood
White to yellow
Seldom distinct from heartwood, especially when the wood is green
Discoloration by the sap-stain fungi sometimes define the sapwood clearly
Luster
Low
Dull
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Beams, Boat building (general), Boat building, Boat building: decking, Boxes and crates, Canoes, Ceiling, Construction, Door, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Joists, Light construction, Millwork, Musical instruments , Packing cases, Planks, Plywood, Posts, Rafters, Railroad ties, Sheathing, Vehicle parts, Veneer
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