21 Species Booklet 2004.pdf - Guyana Forestry Commission
21 Species Booklet 2004.pdf - Guyana Forestry Commission
21 Species Booklet 2004.pdf - Guyana Forestry Commission
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KAUTABALLI<br />
Scientific name: Licania alba, L.majuscula<br />
Family: Chrysobalanceae<br />
International trade name: Kautaballi<br />
Other names: Countaballi, Counter, Farsha (L. majuscula),<br />
Maiuaria (L. alba)<br />
Wood Appearance<br />
The sapwood is a distinct tan and the heartwood is yellowish-brown to dark brown. The grain is<br />
straight and texture is fine. The length of the bole is 15-18m with a diameter of 40-60cm.<br />
Physical and Mechanical Properties - (Licania majuscula)<br />
• Air dried density (12%) - 1030kg/m 3<br />
• Bending strength (at 12%) - 173 N/mm 2<br />
• Modulus of elasticity (at 12%) - 17400N/mm 2<br />
• Crushing strength (at 12%) - 84 N/mm 2<br />
Natural Durability<br />
There is moderate resistance to decay and high resistance to dry wood termites, insects and marine<br />
borers. Treatability is moderate.<br />
Timber Processing<br />
Drying - Air-drying ranges from easy to moderately difficult with slight risk of distortion and<br />
checking.<br />
Working - Power is required for sawing. The high silica content causes some blunting of saws and<br />
difficulty in machining. Special tools are required.<br />
Assembly - Pre-boring is necessary.<br />
Finishing - Good<br />
Uses<br />
Heavy construction (above ground), shingles, charcoal, underwater marine construction<br />
Supplies<br />
Abundant<br />
Substitute<br />
This species can substitute for Greenheart and Purpleheart in bridge construction and as beams.<br />
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