Madhuca cuneata
(Blume) J.F.Macbr.
Sapotaceae
Bassia cuneata Blume
Dichopsis cuneata (Blume) Fern.-Vill.
Illipe cuneata (Blume) Engl.
Isonandra cuneata (Blume) Baehni
Kakosmanthus cuneatus (Blume) Pierre ex Dubard
Palaquium cuneatum (Blume) Vidal
Vidoricum cuneatum (Blume) Kuntze
Common Name:
General Information
Madhuca cuneata is an evergreen tree. The straight, cylindrical bole can be up to 100cm in diameter[
721- Title
- Commercial Woods of the Philippines; Their Preparation and Uses
- Publication
- Philippines Bureau of Forestry Bulletin No. 14
- Author
- Schneider E.E.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Bureau of Forestry; Manilla.
- Year
- 1916
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A series of booklets dealing with various aspects of the Philippine forests. This volume looks at the preparation and uses of the commercial woods of the Philippines. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is used locally and also traded.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The heartwood is light red to dull reddish brown; it is clearly demarcated from the 2 - 5cm wide band of pale red sapwood. The texture is fine and smooth; the grain straight or slightly crossed, sometimes with a regular wave forming a diagonal ribbon in radial sections. The wood is soft to moderately hard; light to moderately heavy; durability is low, but the wood is seldom attacked by beetles. It seasons very well. The wood is very easy to work; it takes an almost glossy finish under sharp tools. The wood is a favourite for making cheap cigar boxes; also, on account of its cheapness, ease of working and freedom from warping and attacks of beetles, it is a favorite among Filipino and Chinese cabinetworkers for the bottoms and sides of drawers, shelves and backs of sideboards, dressers, wardrobes, etc[
721- Title
- Commercial Woods of the Philippines; Their Preparation and Uses
- Publication
- Philippines Bureau of Forestry Bulletin No. 14
- Author
- Schneider E.E.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Bureau of Forestry; Manilla.
- Year
- 1916
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A series of booklets dealing with various aspects of the Philippine forests. This volume looks at the preparation and uses of the commercial woods of the Philippines. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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