Kandis
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameGarcinia cowa
Trade / common nameKandis
FamilyGuttiferae
RegionSouth-Eastern Asia · Melanesia · Southern Asia · Asia · South-eastern Asia
Distribution
Garcinia cowa grows in Assam at elevations of about 2950 feet (900 m). It is also found in Chittagong in Pakistan, the Andaman islands, Vietnam and Burma.
Uses
Beams, Boat building, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Canoes, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Concrete formwork, Construction, Decks, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Factory flooring, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Handles, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Joists, Light construction, Poles, Tool handles, Turnery, Vehicle parts
Countries & Distribution
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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.
Brown
Red
Yellow
Purple
Black
Green/grey
Orange
Yellowish brown
Pale brown
Greenish to greyish
Heartwood is described as grayish to brownish yellow, and turns to a pale brown color with age
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Brown
Red
Green/Grey
Pink
Straw
Pale brown
Color not distinct from heartwood
Luster
Non-lustrous
Dull
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Beams, Boat building, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Canoes, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Concrete formwork, Construction, Decks, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Factory flooring, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Handles, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Joists, Light construction, Poles, Tool handles, Turnery, Vehicle parts
Product Sources
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Although the species is rated as Rare in some parts in India, it is known to be available from environmentally responsible sources in Papua New Guinea.
Species in the Garcinia genus are reported to produce timber that have very similar properties, and are mixed and marketed together under the trade name Kandis.
Apart from timber, the genus is also well known for its edible fruit, mangosteen.
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