pseudosindora palustris

Family: Leguminosae

Other Common Names: Sindur (Indonesia), Supa, Kayu Galu (Philippines), Makata (Thailand), Gu (Indochina).

Distribution: Malaysia, Indochina, and the Philippines; usually found in the lowlands, locally common.

The Tree: Reaches a height of 100 to 150 ft, straight cylindrical boles; trunk diameters 2 to 4 ft, free of buttresses.

The Wood:

General Characteristics: Heartwood brown with a pink or golden tinge, darkening on exposure, dark brown or black streaks sometimes present in species of Sindora; sapwood light gray brown or straw colored, sometimes with pink tinge, usually clearly defined. Texture moderately fine and even; grain straight or shallowly interlocked without luster; characteristic spicy smell that persists when dry; wood has an oily feel.