Xymalos Monospora (Bogabog)

Scientific Name
Xymalos monospora

Trade Name
Bogabog

Family Name
Monimiaceae

Synonyms
Xymalos ugandensis

Common Names
Bogabog, Chebanatit, Dimu, Kiptassi, Kiptelde, Lemon, Lemonwood, Limoenhout, Mburuno, Mburvno, Mfuru, Mkaliakisumu, Muako, Munyamazhanhi, Murendetti, Muvheti, Nyagazani, Omuhotora, Serweriet, Umveti, Wild lemon

Regions of Distribution
Africa

Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP]
Burundi, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaire, Zimbabwe

Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Beehives, Boxes and crates, Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Flooring, Flooring: industrial heavy traffic, Furniture, Joinery, Light construction, Millwork, Moldings, Plywood, Poles, Posts, Pulp/Paper products, Railroad ties, Toys, Turnery, Vehicle parts

Heartwood Color

Sapwood Color

Grain

Texture

Natural Durability

Kiln Schedules

Drying Defects

Ease of Drying

Kiln Drying Rate

Tree Identification

Tree Size

Blunting Effect

Boring

Cutting Resistance

Gluing

Mortising

Moulding

Movement in Service

Nailing

Planing

Resistance to Impregnation

Resistance to Splitting

Response to Hand Tools

Turning

Polishing

Varnishing

Strength Properties

Numerical Data

References
Banks, C.H., Schoeman, J.P., Otto, K.P.,1977,The Mechanical Properties of Timbers with particular reference to South,Africa,South African Forestry Research Institute Bulletin,(Ed.,Schoeman, J.P. 1973 & Otto K.P. 1976,No.48

Banks, C.H.,1954,The Mechanical Properties of Timbers with Particular Reference to those,grown in the Union of South Africa,Journal of the South African Forestry Association,No. 24 pp.44-65,[South,African Forestry Journal]

Battiscombe, E.,1926,A Descriptive Catalogue of some of the Common Trees and Woody Plants of,Kenya Colony,Crown Agents for the Colonies London

Bois, P.J.,1966,The Strength Properties of Tanzania Timbers,Tanzania Forest Div. Util. Sec. Moshi Tech. Note, No.35

Bolza, E., Keating, W.G.,1972,African Timbers – the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 700 Species,C.S.I.R.O. Div. of Building Research

Brenan, J.P.M., Greenway, P.J.,1949,Check-lists of the Forest Trees and Shrubs of the British Empire,Imperial Forestry Institute, Oxford No.5 Tanganyika Territories Part 2

Bryce, J.M.,1967,Commercial Timbers of Tanzania,Tanzanian Forestry Division Util. Sec. Moshi

Eggeling, W.J.,1940,Indigenous Trees of Uganda,Govt. Printer Entebbe Uganda

Goldsmith, B., Carter, D.T.,1981,The Indigenous Timbers of Zimbabwe,Forestry Commission, Zimbabwe Research Bulletin No.9

Murira, K.,1984,Natural Durability Tests of Tanzanian Timbers 1955 – 1982,Tanzania Forestry Research Institute, Timber Utilisation Research Centre,,Moshi.

Scott, M.H.,1935,Weights of South African Growth Timbers,South African Department of Agriculture and Forestry Bulletin,No.145,Forest Products Institute, Forestry Series No.1

Scott, M.H.,1953,Utilisation Notes on South African Timbers,South African Forestry Department Bulletin No.36

Sim, T.R.,1921,Native Trees of South Africa,Union of South Africa Department of Mines and Industries Memoir No.3

Takahashi, A.,1978,Compilation of Data on the Mechanical Properties of Foreign Woods (Part,III) Africa,Shimane University, Japan, Research Report on Foreign Wood No. 7

Tanzania Forest Department,1966,Xymalos monospora (lemonwood.mburuno,Tanzania Forest Div. Util. Sec. Moshi – Timbers of Tanganyika

Uganda Forest Department,1954,The Mechanical Properties of some Ugandan Timbers,Uganda Forest Department Timber Leaflet,No.1

Wimbush, S.H.,1950,Catalogue of Kenya Timbers,Govt. Printer Nairobi Kenya