Aranj (Eriolaena candoll ei )
Family: Sterculiaceae
Common names: Aranj, Bother, Bothi, Botku, Budgari, Bute, Dahmun, Dwani, Hadang, Kadegi, Kutiki botuku, Petwen, Salmon wood, Swani, Tayaw-yiveturaing
Distributed in: Burma, India (Oceania and S.E. Asia)
Common uses: Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Cabinetmaking, Furniture, Light construction, Oars, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer: decorative, Wheel spokes
Tree size: Tree height is 10-20 m
Colors: the heart isRed, Yellowand the sapwoodWhite, Yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureMediumand the lusterMedium
Natural durability: Very durable, Very durable
Drying Defects: Moderate end spitting, Moderate surface checking
Ease of Drying: Moderate
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good
Cutting Resistance: Cutting Resistance with dry wood is difficult
Resistance to Impregnation: Heartwood is resistant
Response to hand tools: Easy to machine
Polishing: Good;
- Numerical data Metric
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Chowdhury, K.A., Ghosh, S.S.,1958,Indian Woods: Their identification, properties and uses Vol. I,Dilleruaceae to Elaeocarpaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, IndiaGamble, J.S.,1902,A Manual of Indian Timbers,Sampson Low, Marston & Co. LondonHoward, A.L.,1948,A Manual of Timbers of the World.,Macmillan & Co. Ltd. London 3rd ed.Pearson, R.S., Brown, H.P.,1932,Commercial Timbers of India,Govt. Printer Calcutta,2 volsTewari, M.C., Jain, J.C.,1980,Utilization of Secondary Species,Journal of the National Building Organization 25(2) pp1-6
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