Common Name: Morabukea
Scientific Name: Mora gonggrijpii
Wood Appearance: Wood reddish-brown, slightly bitter taste with medium texture and straight, irregular grains. Morbukea is a very hard and tough wood and very durable. This species works well and takes a high polish.
Physical Properties: Morabukea) is a very heavy, hard, and strong hardwood, rated as durable to very durable. Its combination of high density, strength, and durability makes it particularly suited for heavy construction and industrial applications.
- Air-dry density (at 12% moisture content): Averages around 63 lb/ft³ (1015 kg/m³).
- Basic specific gravity: Ranges from 0.76 to 0.84 (oven-dry weight/green volume).
Mechanical Properties: A very hard, tough, and strong timber, possessing satisfactory mechanical strength. Its bending strength (Modulus of Rupture, MOR) is 176 N/mm² at 12% moisture content. The modulus of elasticity (MOE) is at 21910 N/mm² (at 12% MC). The crushing strength is 94 N/mm² (at 12% MC). These values are indicative of a timber suitable for demanding structural applications.
Uses: Morabukea is generally used for wharf and bridge decking, heavy construction, railway sleepers, boat building and industrial flooring.