Bitis

HEAVY-DUTY HARDWOOD

As known as Madhuca utilis, Palaquium ridleyi and P. stellatum. It is a heavy version of another light-duty hardwood species named Nyatoh, therefore nicknamed 'Nyatoh Kong'.

It is categorized in the SG1 strength group, known for being one of the heaviest and strongest hardwood species by the Malaysian Timber Industry Board.

Appearance

Heartwood is red-brown to purple- or chocolate-red-brown. sapwood is sharply defined from the heartwood that is yellow-brown to purple-grey-brown.

Bitis Wood - Joined Sample

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