Merbatu
The Standard Malaysian Name as well as the ASEAN Standard Name for the timbers of Atuna spp., Kostermanthus spp., Licania spp., Maranthes corymbosa and Parinari spp. (Chrysobalanaceae). Other vernacular names applied to the trees include kemalau (Peninsular Malaysia), kukut (Sarawak), mentelor (Peninsular Malaysia), merbatu laut (Peninsular Malaysia), merbatu pipit (Peninsular Malaysia), nyalin laut (Sarawak), rasak batu (Sabah and Sarawak) and torog (Sabah).
Air-dry Density (kg/m3):
685-1,000
Classification:
Medium Hardwood
Uses :
The timber is suitable for medium to heavy construction under cover, posts, beams, joists, rafters, columns (light duty), door and window frames and sills, pallets (permanent and heavy duty type), staircase (carriage), salt water piling and other marine construction, railway sleepers for secondary lines, vehicle bodies (framework, floor boards and planking), flooring (heavy traffic) as well as telegraphic and power transmission posts and cross arms.
