Tropical timber species

12 tropical timber species

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MAÇARANDUBA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.100
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
24410
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable
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MAKORE
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.690
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13850
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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MANDIOQUEIRA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.740
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
19400
Color:
Pinkish brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable
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MARUPA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.410
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
10070
Color:
Creamy white
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Stable
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MENGKULANG
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.680
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14450
Color:
Brown
Origin:
Asia
Stability:
Moderately stable
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MERANTI DARK RED
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.680
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13020
Color:
Dark red
Origin:
Asia
Stability:
Stable
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MERANTI LIGHT RED
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.500
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13620
Color:
Light red
Origin:
Asia
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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MERBAU
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.830
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
15440
Color:
Brown
Origin:
Africa, Asia, Oceania
Stability:
Stable
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MOABI
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.870
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21040
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
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MOVINGUI
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.730
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14740
Color:
Yellow
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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MUIRACATIARA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
16500
Color:
Dark brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable
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MUKULUNGU
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.940
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17060
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
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Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux - 7ème édition - 2016

Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux

For 60 years, ATIBT has established and updated a nomenclature of tropical woods corresponding to each botanical species with an internationally recognized pilot name.

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