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Species

Major species: Podocarpus motleyi (Parl.) Dummer; P. nerifolius D. Don. Other species: P. imbricatus Bl. ; P. polystachyus R. Br. ex. Mirb.; P. wallichianus Prest.

General Characteristics

Sapwood: Not distinct with heartwood. Heartwood: Light yellow with a greenish tinge or light golden brown. Texture: Very fine and very even; grain straight. Weight (Air-dry): Wood soft to moderately hard, moderately light to moderately heavy,

Structure

Growth rings present. Vessel absent, tracheids usually individually distinct under a x10 lens. Wood Parenchyma not visible even with lens. Rays very fine and not conspicuous. Ripple marks absent. Intercellular canals absent.

Other Features

Lather test negative .

Uses

The timber suitable for many decorative porposes, interior finishing, panelling, hight class furniture and cabinets, fancy plywood and flooring.