Kapur wood

Kapur: A Versatile Medium Hardwood

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Introduction   Kapur, the Standard Malaysian Name for the timber of Dryobalanops spp. (Dipterocarpaceae), is a prominent hardwood found in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. Commonly referred to as kapur, keladan, or kelansau, the major species include D. aromatica, D. beccarii, D. keithii, D. lanceolata, D. oblongifolia, and D. rappa. The sapwood is yellowish-brown, distinctly…

Jelutong Wood

Jelutong Wood: The Versatile Wood

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Introduction Jelutong wood, the Standard Malaysian Name for the wood of Dyera spp. (Apocynaceae), is widely known and used across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. This versatile timber includes major species like D. costulata and D. polyphylla. Its sapwood and heartwood are indistinguishable, both presenting a creamy white to pale straw color. Density Jelutong wood…