Anilao (Gonocaryum calleryanum)
Family: Icacinaceae
Common names: Anilao, Busigan, Kuliuan, Lunas, Malapinggan, Malasamat, Malasituin, Malatapai, Maligagak, Maligapok, Maragauan, Maragauid, Pinggan-pinggan, Taingang-babui, Uratan
Distributed in: Philippines (Oceania and S.E. Asia)
Common uses: Cabinetmaking, Food containers, Furniture, Plywood, Veneer: decorative
Tree size: Trunk diameter is 150-200 cm
Colors: the heart isRed, Yellowand the sapwoodWhite, Yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureMediumand the lusterHigh
Natural durability: Susceptible to insect attack, Very durable
Tree Identification: Bole/stem form is buttressed
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good
Cutting Resistance: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult to saw
Nailing: Pre-Boring Recommended, Very Good to Excellent
Response to hand tools: Fairly Difficult to Difficult to Work
Screwing: Pre-boring recommended
; Turning: Very Good to Excellent Results
Polishing: Very Good to Excellent;
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Kraemer, J.H.,1951,Trees of the Western Pacific Region,West Lafayette, Indiana U.S.A.Reyes, L.J.,1938,Philippine Woods,Commonwealth of the Philippines Department of Agriculture and Commerce,Technical Bulletin,No.7
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