Scientific Name
Columbia floribunda
Trade Name
Anthathing
Family Name
Tiliaceae
Synonyms
Colona floribunda
Common Names
Anthathing, Arlak-pi, Bra-ragang-phang, Dwabok, Khasre, Larubanda, Magan, Petshat, Peturaing, Thaltre
Regions of Distribution
Oceania and S.E. Asia
Countries of Distribution
Burma
Common Uses
Boxes and crates
Grain
| Even | ||||||||||||
| Straight |
| Straight |
Texture
| Fine | ||||||||||||
| Medium | ||||||||||||
| Medium |
Luster
| Lustrous |
Natural Durability
| Very durable | ||||||||||||
| Durable | ||||||||||||
| Susceptible to insect attack | ||||||||||||
| Resistant to powder post beetles |
Drying Defects
| Distortion |
Ease of Drying
| Fairly Easy | ||||||||||||
| Moderately Difficult to Difficult |
Tree Size
| Tree height is 0-10 m | ||||||||||||
| Tree height is 10-20 m |
Gluing
| Fairly Easy to Very Easy |
Planing
| Very Good to Excellent Results | ||||||||||||
| Fair to Good Results |
Response to Hand Tools
| Easy to Work | ||||||||||||
| Easy to machine |
Turning
| Fairly Easy to Very Easy |
Polishing
| Fair to Good Results |
Numerical Data
| Item | Green | Dry | English |
References
Chowdhury, K.A., Ghosh, S.S.,1958,Indian Woods: Their identification, properties and uses Vol. I,Dilleruaceae to Elaeocarpaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India