The Standard Malaysian Name for the timber of Scaphium spp. (Sterculiaceae). The ASEAN Standard Name for the timber, which is of Thai origin, is SAMRONG. The timber is known as KAPAS-KAPASAN in Indonesia. There are four species of kembang semangkok found in Peninsular Malaysia. Vernacular names applied include kembang semangkok (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak) with various epithets.
Uses :
The broad rays and the terminal bands of parenchyma produce a very attractive figure, making the timber very suitable for interior finishing, panelling, mouldings, cabinet making, joinery, furniture, plywood and staircase (apron lining, handrail and sprandrel framing). It is also suitable for posts, beams, joists, rafters, pallets (expendable and permanent light duty) and cooling tower (non structural members). In Thailand, it has been successfully used in the manufacture of match splints.
