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Persian lilac
Persian lilac (Melia azedarach)

Family: Meliaceae

Common names: Albero di paternoster, Alelaila, Aleli, Alilaila, Anesita, Arbol de paternoster, Arbre de paternoster, Bakain, Bakayan, Bead tree, Beadtree, Belile, Bere, Bevu, Bitan, Bois rouge, Cape lilac, Chein, Chinaberry, Chinaberry lilaila, Chinaberry tree, Chinatree, Cinamomo, Cinnamomo, Dakain, Darachik, Darachk, Deknoi, Denkan, Drek, Embora, Flor de paraiso, Geringging, Hoop tree, Hutchu bevu, Indian lilac, Jacinto, Jempinis, Kachein, Kemel, Lamoa, Lelah, Lemua, Lila, Lilac, Lilas, Mallay vembu, Mementi, Menga, Mera, Mindi, Nim wood, Paraiso, Paternoster boom, Paternoster tree, Paternosterbaum, Paternostertra, Paternostertree, Pejri, Persian lilac, Tamaga, Tamaya, Taraka vepa, Thamaya, Turaka vepa, Vembu, White cedar, Yerri vepa

Distributed in: Australia, Burma, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Caledonia Island [France], New Caledonia, Sri Lanka, United States (Oceania and S.E. Asia)

Distribution overview: The species is native to the Himalayan region and elsewhere in southeast Asia but it has been successfully cultivated throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world as an ornamental. It is also a naturalized species in the United States, and is found from southeastern Virginia to Florida, west to Texas, and north to southeastern Oklahoma. It also grows in California. The tree is often found close to dwellings, in open areas, and sometimes in forests. It prefers to grow in dry soils.

Common uses: Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Casks, Chairs, Chests, Clogs, Concealed parts (Furniture), Decorative plywood, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Fine furniture, Fixtures, Floor lamps, Flooring: industrial heavy traffic, Fuelwood, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Handles: general, Hatracks, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Ladders, Light construction, Living-room suites, Matches, Medicinal use, Musical instruments: percussion, Office furniture, Packing cases, Paneling, Plywood, Posts, Pulp/Paper products, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rafters, Roofing, Rustic furniture, Shakes, Shingles, Siding, Sporting Goods, Stools, Structural plywood, Tables , Toys, Turnery, Utility furniture, Utility plywood, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Wardrobes, Windows

Product sources: The tree is not abundant and is of little commercial value as source of lumber. Its distribution in the United states is confined to a small area, and lumber supplies are rather limited because the wood is seldom sold commercially.

Environment profile: Status has not been officially assessed

Tree size: Tree height is 30-40 m

Colors: the heart isReddish brown, Yellowand the sapwoodWhite to yellow, Yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureUnevenand the lusterPronounced

Natural durability: Susceptible to insect attack, Very durable

Odor: No specific smell or taste

LightInduced Color Change: Darker

Kiln Drying Rate: Naturally dries slowly

Drying Defects: Slight twist/warp, Splitting

Ease of Drying: Slowly

Tree Identification: Bole/stem form is straight

Comments: Bark, fruit, and leaves are used for medicinal purposes General finishing qualities are rated as good

Boring: Moderately easy

Cutting Resistance: Easy to saw

Gluing: Good gluing properties

Mortising: Finishes satisfactorily

Nailing: Easy to nail, Good nailing properties

Planing: Tearing may be considerable

Resistance to Impregnation: Sapwood is permeable

Resistance to Splitting: Poor

Response to hand tools: Good response

Sanding: Good sanding finish

Veneering qualities: Veneers easily, Veneers moderately easy

Screwing: Easy to screw ; Turning: Poor results

Polishing: Very Good to Excellent; Staining: Good staining properties;

  • Numerical data Metric
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Item Green Dry Metric
Specific Gravity 0,45 0,51
Density 544 kg/m3
Bending Strength 582 858 kg/cm2
Crushing Strength 42 70 kg/cm2
Hardness 513 kg
Impact Strength 126 114 cm
Shearing Strength 139 kg/cm2
Stiffness 78 90 1000 kg/cm2
Tangential Shrinkage 8 %
Radial Shrinkage 4 %
Weight 576 544 kg/m3
Maximum Load 0,77 0,98 cm-kg/cm3
Toughness cm-kg
Static Bending 335 446 kg/cm2
Item Green Dry English
Bending Strength 8285 12207 psi
Crushing Strength 598 1009 psi
Density 34 lbs/ft3
Hardness 1133 lbs
Impact Strength 50 45 inches
Maximum Crushing Strength 3352 5805 psi
Shearing Strength 1978 psi
Static Bending 4773 6350 psi
Stiffness 1121 1289 1000 psi
Work to Maximum Load 11 14 inch-lbs/in3
Specific Gravity 0.45 0.51
Weight 36 34 lbs/ft3
Radial Shrinkage 4 %
Tangential Shrinkage 8 %
Volumetric Shrinkage 13 %

Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = very low
Shrinkage, Tangential = fairly large
Density (dry weight) = 31-37 lbs/cu. ft.
Shrinkage, Radial = small
Shrinkage, Radial = moderate
Bending strength (MOR) = low
Shrinkage, Radial = large
Max. crushing strength = medium
Max. crushing strength = low
Max. crushing strength (stiffness) = very low
Shrinkage, Tangential = very small
Shrinkage, Tangential = moderate
Shrinkage, Tangential = large
Shrinkage, Radial = fairly large
Hardness (side grain) = soft
Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft.
Density (dry weight) = 23-30 lbs/cu. ft.
Bending strength (MOR) = high
Weight = light
Shrinkage, Tangential = small
Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = very low
Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = very high
Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = low
Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = low
Moderately resists denting and marring
Max. crushing strength = high
Hardness (side grain) = medium
Density = high
Compression strength (parallel to grain) = high
Bending strength (MOR) = medium

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