Mersawa Wood: A Comprehensive Guide

Mersawa Wood: A Comprehensive Guide   Introduction Mersawa is the Standard Malaysian Name for the wood of Anisoptera species, part of the Dipterocarpaceae family. Common vernacular names include kijal (Terengganu), loh (Pahang), medang sawa (Peninsular Malaysia), mersawa (Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak), pengiran (Sabah), rengkong (Pahang), sanai (Peninsular Malaysia), and terbak (Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan). Major species…