Wood - Specimen details

Wood - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 8890

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Plant Name 59.09 CUNONIACEAE Schizomeria ovata Entry Book Number 13.1953
Artefact Name Wood Vernacular Name
Iso Country Australia TDWG Region Australia
Parts Held Wood Geography Description Australia, New South Wales
Uses WoodUse: User: Not defined TDWG use
Storage Woods size B Related Items
Donor For. Comm. of NSW, Division of Wood Technology Donor No
Donor Date Donor Notes
Collector Collector No
Collection Notes Collection Date
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Number Components Publication
Notes: Label source: A pale coloured, straight grained timber, with slightly darker pinkish streaks through it and with no pronounced figure. It is used for brush and broom stocks, electric light blocks, wine and vats, chair making, lining boards and light han, dles, but the sapwood is very subject to attack by the Powder Post Borer. It is not durable exposed to weather. Grows to a large tree in the coast districts of New South Wales to Southern Queensland. H = moderately hard. W = 38-40 lb per cub ft.

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