Timber

The sapwood is narrow and pale yellowish white in colour, often with a purple tinge. The heart wood ranges in colour from golden brown through shades of light rose, purple with darker streaks to deep purple with rather distinct black lines, darkening with age. It is fragrant, heavy, narrowly interlocked grained and medium coarse textured. The timber is stronger and much harder than teak and has a slightly higher elastic limit than Burma teak. Harvesting is done after 60-70 years. One cubic meter wood weighs about 880 kg.