Common Name(s): Merbau, Kwila, Ipil
Scientific Name: Intsia spp. (I. bijuga, I. palembanica)
Distribution: Southeast Asia, East Africa and Australia
(primarily New Guinea)
Janka Hardness: 1,840 lbf (7,620 N)
Durability: Very durable with excellent stability. Resistant to rot and insects.
Common Uses: Flooring, Decking, Furniture, Construction
Grain is straight to interlocked.
