Wood inspector

Family: Malvaceae

Common names: Alampona

Distributed in: Madagascar (Africa)

Distribution overview: Madagascar

Common uses: Baskets, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Construction, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Figured veneer, Furniture , Interior construction, Interior trim, Light construction, Millwork, Moldings, Packing cases, Plywood, Shipbuilding, Stairworks, Stringers, Trimming, Veneer, Wainscotting

Environment profile: Status has not been officially assessed

Tree size: Tree height is 10-20 m

Colors: the heart isWhite, Yellowand the sapwoodWhite to yellow, Yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureMedium

Natural durability: Slight to moderately durable

Odor: Spicy odor when freshly cut

Drying Defects: No degrade

Ease of Drying: Easy

Cutting Resistance: Easy to saw

Gluing: Glues well

Nailing: Holds nails well

Planing: Planes well, to a good finish

Sanding: Good sanding finish

Screwing: Good screwing properties ; Turning: Very good

Polishing: Good;