Podocarpus Gracilior (Bastard yellowwood)

Scientific Name
Podocarpus gracilior

Trade Name
Bastard yellowwood

Family Name
Podocarpaceae

Common Names
Bastard yellowwood, Ben, Bene, Birbisa, East African podo, East African yellowwood, Falcate yellowwood, Mse, Mse mawe, Mufu, Musangira, Museneka, Musenene, Musengera, Musenuera, Muvengea, Mwavavi, Ol biribiri, Piri pirindi, Podo, Sapta, Saptet, Wiriwiri, Yellow-wood, Zigba

Regions of Distribution
Africa

Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP]
Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda

Common Uses
Beehives, Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Concrete formwork, Flooring, Food containers, Furniture, Joinery, Light construction, Model airplanes, Paneling, Plywood, Railroad ties, Tables, Turnery, Vats

Environmental Profile

Heartwood Color

Sapwood Color

Grain

Texture

Luster

Natural Durability

Weathering

Kiln Schedules

Drying Defects

Ease of Drying

Kiln Drying Rate

Tree Identification

Tree Size

Comments
General finishing qualities are rated as good

Blunting Effect

Boring

Carving

Cutting Resistance

Gluing

Mortising

Moulding

Movement in Service

Nailing

Planing

Resistance to Impregnation

Resistance to Splitting

Response to Hand Tools

Routing & Recessing

Sanding

Screwing

Turning

Veneering Qualities

Steam Bending

Painting

Polishing

Staining

Varnishing

Strength Properties

Numerical Data

References
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