Scientific Name
Trichadenia philippinensis
Trade Name
Bagolipak
Family Name
Flacourtiaceae
Common Names
Bagolipak, Bagsak, Himbubuaya, Ibil, Linab, Malapangi, Malapinggan, Maramangga, Pang-anahauon, Solai-bagio, Trichadenia
Regions of Distribution
Oceania and S.E. Asia
Countries of Distribution [VIEW MAP]
Papua New Guinea, Philippines
Common Uses
Light construction
Grain
| Even | ||||||||||||
| Straight | ||||||||||||
| Interlocked |
| Straight | ||||||||||||
| Interlocked |
Texture
| Fine to medium |
Luster
| Medium |
Natural Durability
| Susceptible to attack from powder post (Lyctid & Bostrychid) beetles | ||||||||||||
| Moderately durable | ||||||||||||
| Durable |
Light-Induced Color Change
| None |
Toxicity
| Some toxic effects |
Tree Identification
| Bole/stem form is buttressed |
Tree Size
| Bole length is 10-20 m | ||||||||||||
| Bole length is 20-30 m | ||||||||||||
| Tree height is 30-40 m | ||||||||||||
| Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm |
Comments
General finishing qualities are rated as good
Response to Hand Tools
| Easy to Work |
Strength Properties
| Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. | ||||||||||||
| Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu. ft |
Numerical Data
| Item | Green | Dry | English |
| Density | 50 | lbs/ft3 | |
| Weight | 49 | 39 | lbs/ft3 |
| Item | Green | Dry | Metric |
| Density | 801 | kg/m3 |
References
Bois et Forets des Tropiques,1956,Moabi (Baillonella toxisperma,Bois et Forets des Tropiques,no.45, pp27-36
Bolza, E.,1975,Properties and Uses of 175 Timber Species from Papua New Guinea and West,Irian,C.S.I.R.O. Div. Building Research Report,no.34
Burgess, P.F.,1966,Timbers of Sabah,Sabah Forest Record, no.6
Reyes, L.J.,1938,Philippine Woods,Commonwealth of the Philippines Department of Agriculture and Commerce,Technical Bulletin,No.7