Red meranti

Also called dark red meranti meranti bunga, perawan or light red lauan. Heartwood can be grey with a pinkish tinge. Moderately coarse texture. Typically dry weight: 540kg/m3. Grows in Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

Medium crushing and bending strength combined with low shock resistance and low stiffness.

Furniture and cabinetmaking, joinery, kitchen cabinets, office furniture, domestic flooring, boat planking, rough construction, veneer and plywood.