Machang
The Standard Malaysian Name for the timber of Mangifera spp. (Anacardiaceae). Many vernacular names for the species of this genus have been recorded and they include asam (Sabah) with various epithets, bachang (Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak), lanjut (Peninsular Malaysia), figured asam (Sabah), machang api (Peninsular Malaysia), machang hutan (Peninsular Malaysia), mangga (Peninsular Malaysia), mempelam (Peninsular Malaysia), pauh (Peninsular Malaysia), rawa (Peninsular Malaysia) and other localised names too numerous to list here.
Color :
Light Pink-Brown to Light Brown
Air-dry Density (kg/m3):
545-610
Classification:
Light Hardwood
Uses :
The timber is suitable for light construction, planking, flooring, packing boxes and crates, plywood, pallets (expendable as well as permanent and light duty type), posts, beams, joists, rafters and cooling tower (non-structural members). The streaky corewood is highly prized as a decorative timber and is used for high class cabinet work, interior finishing, panelling, mouldings, partitioning, furniture, ornamental items and staircase (apron lining, handrails and sprandrel framing).
