Scientific Name
Alseodaphne semecarpifolia
Trade Name
Nelthare
Family Name
Lauraceae
Common Names
Nelthare, Phudgus, Ranai, Wewarana, Wewarani, Yavaranai
Regions of Distribution
Oceania and S.E. Asia
Countries of Distribution [VIEW MAP]
India, Sri Lanka
Common Uses
Boat building (general), Flooring, Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Millwork, Railroad ties, Veneer: decorative
Heartwood Color
| Red | ||||||||||||
| Dark brown |
Grain
| Straight | ||||||||||||
| Even | ||||||||||||
| Figure | ||||||||||||
| Distinct (figure) |
| Straight | ||||||||||||
| Distinct figure |
Texture
| Fine | ||||||||||||
| Medium |
Luster
| Lustrous |
Natural Durability
| Non-durable | ||||||||||||
| Perishable | ||||||||||||
| Susceptible to insect attack | ||||||||||||
| Resistant to termites | ||||||||||||
| Resistant to powder post beetles | ||||||||||||
| Durable | ||||||||||||
| Very durable | ||||||||||||
| Resistant to attack from marine borers |
Toxicity
| Unspecified toxicity |
Ease of Drying
| Easy |
Tree Size
| Bark width is 0-5 mm | ||||||||||||
| Tree height is 0-10 m |
Comments
General finishing qualities are rated as good
Response to Hand Tools
| Fairly Difficult to Difficult to Work |
Polishing
| Satisfactory results |
Strength Properties
| Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. |
Numerical Data
| Item | Green | Dry | English |
| Density | 47 | lbs/ft3 | |
| Weight | 46 | 37 | lbs/ft3 |
| Item | Green | Dry | Metric |
| Density | 753 | kg/m3 |
References
Bourdillon, T.F.,1908,The Forest Trees of Travancore,Travancore Government Press
Fernando, X.M.,1956,Notes on Ceylon Timbers,Ceylon Forester (N.S.,2(3,pp131-8
Howard, A.L.,1948,A Manual of Timbers of the World.,Macmillan & Co. Ltd. London 3rd ed.