Clicking any heading in the main data area (at right) will scroll the page back to this top position. Use the following links to jump to the associated section in the main data. Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Scientific Name Strength Properties Synonyms Texture Trade Name Tree Size		Scientific Name Flacourtia cataphracta Trade Name Abblu Family Name Flacourtiaceae Synonyms Flacourtia jangomas Common Names Abblu, Charalu, Jamuna, Jugguru, Kanji, Naywe, Pachnala, Paniala, Panizali, Talispatri, Thalira, Thallira, Vayangkarei, Vayankatha Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Burma, India Common Uses Agricultural implements, Poles, Posts, Turnery Heartwood Color Green/grey Red Pink Yellow to golden-yellow to orange Purple Grain Even Figure Straight Growth rings (figure) Straight Clear growth rings (figure) Texture Medium Fine Luster Low Natural Durability Perishable Tree Size Tree height is 10-20 m Response to Hand Tools Easy to Work Strength Properties Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu. ft Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Density 55 lbs/ft3 Weight 54 43 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Density 881 kg/m3 References Bourdillon, T.F.,1908,The Forest Trees of Travancore,Travancore Government Press Chowdhury, K.A., Ghosh, S.S.,1958,Indian Woods: Their identification, properties and uses Vol. I,Dilleruaceae to Elaeocarpaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India