TAUN

Botanical names: Pometia spp. Principally, P. pinnata,

Family name: Sapindaceae

It is somewhat similar to the Mahogany range of timbers, having good working and finishing properties.

It peels better if soaked and bends well in steaming.

Local names                                         Country

Ahabu, matoa                                        Papua New Guinea

Malugai                                                 Philippines

Kasai, sibu                                            Sarawak, Sabah

Truong                                                  Vietnam

Aia fai, Mala, Ula, Ako dawa                Solomon Is.

Tava                                                      Western Samoa

Alternative Names:

Ako, Akwa , Atam, Awa, Awang, Baiuka, Bas, Bayod, Bioso, Bontog, Cha-i, Cuhing, Daganon, Daine, Doko, Ebo, Gema, Hatobu, Ibu, Jagir, Jampano, Kanggo, Kase, Kasei, Kauna, Kia-kia, Kirone, Koyaua, Kuakia, Kuglik, Landung, Landur, Loto, Maa, Madala Magtalisa, Mala kobe Mala ula, Manggis, Matoa, Megan, Menda, Minamukai, Mohui, Moroboro, Motoa, Muni, Nonde, Pakam, Pometia, Senai, Sibu, Sida-i, Sioso, Suket, Taun, Tauna, Tava, Tawan, Togaui, Tugaui, Tun

USES

GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONS, PANELLING, RAILING, FLOORING, VENEER, JOINERY, FURNITURE, CABINET WORK, BOAT BUILDING, SPARS, MOULDINGS, INTERIOR FINISH, TURNERY, DOWELS, DOOR & WINDOW FRAMES, BILLIARD TABLES, TOOL HANDLES.

Physical Properties

Mechanical Properties

Working Properties

      Saws readily

      Readily bored

      Turns easily

      Glues well 

      Screws well

      Nails easily

       Moulds well