Cryptocarya multipaniculata
Teschner
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President and Fellows of Harvard College
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President and Fellows of Harvard College
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President and Fellows of Harvard College
Description
A tree.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been collected in Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea at 130 m and 600 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Other Uses
The wood is a commercial hardwood. Many Cryptocarya species that grow large enough are utilized for their timber, very often with several species being lumped together indiscriminately. Most species do not have very detailed individual descriptions of their timber - the following is a general description for the species. The heartwood is pinkish brown, grayish brown, reddish brown, or chocolate brown; it is not clearly differentiated from the somewhat lighter-coloured sapwood. The texture is rather fine to medium; the grain usually straight; lustre low; sometimes with an aromatic odour when freshly cut but without any distinctive odour or taste when dry. A silica content of up to 0:82% has been reported for some species. Some species are reported to be easy to season, whilst others have a tendency to warp and split. The wood is generally reported to be not difficult to work with hand and machine tools. Durability is variable with species; most species being not very durable when exposed to the elements. The sapwood is prone to powder-post beetle attack. The wood is often attractive and can be used for purposes such as cabinetwork, flooring, decorative veneers, panelling; whilst it is also often used for joinery, construction etc.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
