The Standard Malaysian Name for the timber of Scorodocarpus borneensis (Olacaceae). Vernacular names applied include bawang hutan (Sabah and Sarawak) and ungsunah (Sarawak). This is a monotypic timber.
Uses :
The timber is suitable for medium construction under cover, posts, beams, joists, rafters, door and window frames and sills, bridges and tool handles (impact). The timber possesses a certain degree of resistance to marine borers and may be used in the marine environment. The timber is also suitable for ship and boat building (keels, keelsons and framework), flooring, railway sleepers, cooling towers (structural members), columns (light duty) and telegraphic and power transmission posts and cross arms when treated with preservatives.
