Kasai
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific namePometia pinnata
Trade / common nameKasai
FamilySapindaceae
RegionSouthern Asia · South-Eastern Asia · Asia · Melanesia
Distribution
Various species in the genus Pometia are distributed in Malaysia, Indochina, the Philippines, and other western Pacific islands. They are widespread and occur in large numbers in coastal areas and foothills.
Uses
Agricultural implements, Bedroom suites, Boat building (general), Boat building: decking, Boat building: framing, Boat building: planking, Boxes and crates, Bridge construction, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Cooperages, Core Stock, Decks, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Factory construction, Factory flooring, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Flooring: industrial heavy traffic, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Handles: general, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Ladders, Light construction, Living-room suites, Medicinal use, Mine timbers, Moldings, Musical instruments , Musical instruments, Musical instruments: piano, Office furniture, Organ pipes, Paneling, Parquet flooring, Plywood, Poles, Pulp/Paper products, Railroad ties, Shipbuilding, Sporting Goods, Tool handles, Toys, Turnery, Veneer
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
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Kasai
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
Orange
Reddish brown
Pale red to pink
Red
Purple
Pale brown
Brown
Dark brown
Purplish
Greenish to greyish
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Yellow
Brown
White to yellow
Pinkish
Well defined
Paler than heartwood
Pale pink/buff
Not always clearly defined
Luster
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
High
Medium
Slightly lustrous
Lustrous
Low
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Bedroom suites, Boat building (general), Boat building: decking, Boat building: framing, Boat building: planking, Boxes and crates, Bridge construction, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Cooperages, Core Stock, Decks, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Factory construction, Factory flooring, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Flooring: industrial heavy traffic, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Handles: general, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Ladders, Light construction, Living-room suites, Medicinal use, Mine timbers, Moldings, Musical instruments , Musical instruments, Musical instruments: piano, Office furniture, Organ pipes, Paneling, Parquet flooring, Plywood, Poles, Pulp/Paper products, Railroad ties, Shipbuilding, Sporting Goods, Tool handles, Toys, Turnery, Veneer
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