Pometia Pinnata (Kasai)

Scientific Name
Pometia pinnata

Trade Name
Kasai

Family Name
Sapindaceae

Common Names
Agupanga, Aiafai, Aklam, Ako, Akwa, Alanipo, Aloyam, Asam kuang, Atam, Awa, Awang, Baiuka, Balokanag, Bangked, Bas, Bayod, Bayuso, Bayuto, Bidoso, Bioso, Bolokanga, Bontog, Cha-i, Cuhing, Daganon, Daine, Doko, Ebo, Galunggung, Gasuli, Gema, Gia-gia, Gima, Goyod, Hatobu, Ibu, Ihi mendek, Iseh, Jagir, Jampano, Kabokabot, Kajoe sapi, Kalambanan, Kanggo, Karangyan, Karsai, Kasai, Kasai Sibu, Kase, Kasei, Kauna, Kayaui, Keba, Kia-kia, Kirone, Koengki, Koengkil, Koiawa, Kongkir, Koyaua, Kraungyan, Kuakia, Kuglik, Kungkil, Landung, Landur, Langsek anggang, Laui, Lauteneng, Leungsir, Loto, Maa, Madala, Madalo, Madlau, Magtalisa, Mala kobe, Mala ula, Malaguab, Malatagum, Malugai, Malugal, Manggis, Mansanab, Matoa, Megan, Menda, Minamukai, Mohui, Moroboro, Motoa, Muni, Nautu, Ngaa, Ngaache, Ngelak, Niai, Nonde, Ohabu, Okamu, Pakam, Pometia, Sapen, Senai, Sibu, Sida-i, Sioso, Suket, Takugan, Takupan, Talaburisu, Tanabag, Taun, Tauna, Tava, Tawa, Tawan, Teno akwa, Tigaiu, Togaui, Truong, Tugaui, Tun, Turtugaui, Tuun, Tze, Uyakya, wesel

Regions of Distribution
Oceania and S.E. Asia

Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP]
India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

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

Environmental Profile

Rare in Taiwan and Vulnerable in the Philippines. Its environmental status in Vietnam is suspected to be either Extinc, Endangered, Vulnerable, or Rare

Distribution Overview
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.

Heartwood Color

Sapwood Color

Grain

Texture

Luster

Natural Durability

Odor

Silica Content

Toxicity

Kiln Schedules

Drying Defects

Ease of Drying

Kiln Drying Rate

Tree Identification

Tree Size

Comments
General finishing qualities are rated as good

General finishing qualities are rated as poor

General finishing qualities are rated as satisfactory

Tree produces edible fruit, leaves and bark used for medicinal purposes

Blunting Effect

Boring

Carving

Cutting Resistance

Gluing

Mortising

Moulding

Movement in Service

Nailing

Planing

Resistance to Impregnation

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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