Sesendok
The Standard Malaysian Name for the timber of Endospermum spp. (Euphorbiaceae). Only one species, viz. E. diadenum, occurs in Peninsular Malaysia, while in Sabah and Sarawak there is another species, E. peltatum. Vernacular names applied include ekor belangkas (Sarawak), inchong Perlis (Kedah), membulan (Peninsular Malaysia), sendok (Sabah), sendok-sendok (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak), sendok-sendok mata (Sabah) and terbulan (Sarawak).
Air-dry Density (kg/m3):
305-655
Classification:
Light Hardwood
Uses :
The timber is a favoured species for the manufacture of match splints and boxes. The timber is also suitable for pattern making, drawing boards, plywood, packing boxes and crates, toys, wooden clogs, disposable chopsticks, pencil, ladies shoe sole, tooth picks and furniture.
