Mertas – Premium Malaysian Wood

Mertas – Premium Malaysian Wood Introduction Mertas is the standard Malaysian and ASEAN name for the wood of Ctenolophon parvifolius (Ctenolophonaceae). The sapwood blends seamlessly with the heartwood, showcasing a striking brown to purple-red-brown hue. Locally, it is often referred to as besi-besi in Sabah and litoh in Sarawak. However, the tree is sometimes mistakenly…