Merpauh
The Standard Malaysian Name for the timber of Swintonia spp. (Anacardiaceae). Vernacular names applied include merpauh (Peninsular Malaysia) with various epithets, periang (Peninsular Malaysia), pitoh (Sarawak), rengas (Sabah) and selan (Sarawak).
Air-dry Density (kg/m3):
640-880
Classification:
Medium Hardwood
Uses :
The timber is suitable for light and medium construction under cover. The attractively streaked corewood, if available is suitable for high-class joinery and furniture. The timber is also suitable for interior finishing, panelling, mouldings, partitioning, flooring, door and window frames and sills, plywood, telegraphic and power transmission posts and cross arms, piling and railway sleepers.
