Scientific Name
Eriolaena candollei
Trade Name
Aranj
Family Name
Sterculiaceae
Common Names
Aranj, Bother, Bothi, Botku, Budgari, Bute, Dahmun, Dwani, Hadang, Kadegi, Kutiki botuku, Petwen, Salmon wood, Swani, Tayaw-yiveturaing
Regions of Distribution
Oceania and S.E. Asia
Countries of Distribution [VIEW MAP]
Burma, India
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Cabinetmaking, Furniture, Light construction, Oars, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer: decorative, Wheel spokes
Heartwood Color
| Yellow | ||||||||||||
| Red | ||||||||||||
| Brown | ||||||||||||
| Orange |
Sapwood Color
| White | ||||||||||||
| Yellow |
Grain
| Even | ||||||||||||
| Straight |
| Straight |
Texture
| Fine | ||||||||||||
| Medium | ||||||||||||
| Fine |
Luster
| Medium | ||||||||||||
| Lustrous |
Natural Durability
| Very durable | ||||||||||||
| Durable | ||||||||||||
| Very durable | ||||||||||||
| Durable |
Drying Defects
| Moderate surface checking | ||||||||||||
| Moderate end spitting |
Ease of Drying
| Moderate | ||||||||||||
| Easy |
Tree Size
| Tree height is 0-10 m | ||||||||||||
| Bole length is 0-10 m | ||||||||||||
| Tree height is 10-20 m |
Comments
General finishing qualities are rated as good
Cutting Resistance
| Cutting Resistance with dry wood is difficult |
Resistance to Impregnation
| Heartwood is resistant |
Response to Hand Tools
| Easy to machine |
Polishing
| Fair to Good Results | ||||||||||||
| 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
Gamble, J.S.,1902,A Manual of Indian Timbers,Sampson Low, Marston & Co. London
Howard, A.L.,1948,A Manual of Timbers of the World.,Macmillan & Co. Ltd. London 3rd ed.
Pearson, R.S., Brown, H.P.,1932,Commercial Timbers of India,Govt. Printer Calcutta,2 vols
Tewari, M.C., Jain, J.C.,1980,Utilization of Secondary Species,Journal of the National Building Organization 25(2) pp1-6