Timber Species
Baromalli

Scientific Name:
Catosemma commune

Family:

ATIBT Standard Name:

Other Name:

Wood Appearance: Heartwood dull yellowish to pinkish brown not sharpiy defined from the lighter coloured sapwood. Dark coloured resin streaks occur as arcs on the cross section and lines on the surface. 

• Sapwood -
• Texture - coarse
• Grain - straight
• Bole:

Physical and Mechanical Properties: Strength class 3. It is a low to medium density timber. Air dries without extensive degrade. Works easily with machine and hand tools giving a clean but somewhat fibrous finish.

• Weight - 30kg/m3
• Bending Strength -
• Modulus of elasticity -
• Compression parallel to grain -
• Shock resistance -

Natural Durability: Not naturally durable. The sapwood is susceptable to sap-staining fungi. However, it is easily preserved by diffusion. Durability class 2.

Timber Processing

• Drying -
• Working -
• Assembly -
• Finishing -

Uses: The wood has been tested and found `suitable' for plywood manufacture. It is used for general manufacturing and interior construction.

Supplies: Moderate quantities availabe for export.