The Standard Malaysian Name for the timber of Gonystylus spp. (Thymelaeaceae). Vernacular names applied include ramin (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak) with various epithets, dara elok (Peninsular Malaysia), the old trade name melawis (Peninsular Malaysia), pinang baik (Peninsular Malaysia) and pinang muda (Peninsular Malaysia).
Uses :
The timber has established a reputation as a first class joinery timber. The timber is also suitable for furniture, panelling, mouldings, cabinet making, flooring, staircase (baluster, balustrade, carriage, handrail, riser, stringer, thread, bullnose, round end and winder), post, beams, joists, rafters, door and window frames and sills (internal use only), cooling tower (non-structural members), plywood, handles for non-striking tools, pencil and ornamental items.
