COLOR
The sapwood is whitish, it has a thickness of 2 to 8 cm. The heartwood is red-brown or pinkish brown with purple veins, it is clearly demarcated. The silver figure is fine.
COLOR INDEX (1=BLACK, 7=LIGHT YELLOW,WHITE)
4
GRAIN
Straight or slightly interlocked, sometimes with an influence on further processing operations.
TEXTURE
Texture is reported to be fine to medium.
LUSTER
The wood surface is described as low in luster.
NATURAL DURABILITY
Durable to decay; this species can be utilized without preservative treatment for exterior joinery or similar uses. Resistant to termites attack. Heartwood is resistant to Lyctus attacks.
NATURAL DURABILITY INDEX (1= VERY HIGH DURABILITY, 7=VEY LOW DURABILITY)
1
INTERNAL GROWTH STRESSES
For this species no growth stresses are reported.
SILICA CONTENT
Silica Content: Silica content is negligible. Amounts over 0.05% may affect wood processing. Silica Value: 0.01
RESISTANCE TO IMPREGNATION
Nearly impossible to treat with a too much low penetration of the preservative substances.
