Sindora burl (sindora spp) From Laos, Local name " pood mai song"
Sindora wood varies considerably in quality. In Asia the best wood grows in Laos, because of the right environment and temperature of higher altitude. This wood is strong and durable and not available in large quantities. It is highly prized for interior house trimming, naval construction, furniture, and cabinetmaking. The sapwood is cream-colored or pinkish. The heartwood is yellow when freshly cut but upon aging and exposure it becomes orange to light reddish to greenish and brown.
Sindora wood varies considerably in quality. In Asia the best wood grows in Laos, because of the right environment and temperature of higher altitude. This wood is strong and durable and not available in large quantities. It is highly prized for interior house trimming, naval construction, furniture, and cabinetmaking. The sapwood is cream-colored or pinkish. The heartwood is yellow when freshly cut but upon aging and exposure it becomes orange to light reddish to greenish and brown.