The Standard Malaysian Name for the light timber of Heritiera spp. (Sterculiaceae). Vernacular names applied include mengkulang (Peninsular Malaysia) with various epithets, jambu keluang (Melaka), kembang (Sabah), melabu (Sarawak) and melima (Peninsular Malaysia).
Uses :
The timber is suitable for medium construction, decorative works, superior joinery, cabinet making, interior finishing, panelling, mouldings, general planking, furniture, plywood, flooring, decking, staircase (angle block, rough bracket, baluster, balustrade, carriage, handrail, riser, stringer, tread, bullnose, round end and winder), vehicle bodies (framework, floor boards and planking), ship and boat building (keels, keelsons, framework and general planking), railway sleepers, piling, cooling tower (structural members), door and window frames and sills, posts, beams, joists, rafters, telegraphic and power transmission posts and cross arms, glulam works, pencil and pallets (heavy duty and permanent type).
