Bhilwara

BHILWARA  (Albizia odoratissima)

Common Names : Black Siris, Bhilwara, Albizia, Ceylon Rosewood

Distribution: Native to central and southern Asia; also introduced to East Africa

Color/Appearance : Heartwood is medium to dark reddish brown, frequently with bands of lighter and /or darker colored wood. Contrasting sapwood is pale yellow. Heartwood color tends to darken with age.

 Janka hardness : 1630 lbf

Density : 3.95 lb/lbf

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 4.0%

Tangential (width): 8.1%,

Volumetric (total): 12.3%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.0

Allergies/toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Black Siris has been reported to sometimes cause respiratory irritation.

Controled species : CITES : No, l’IUCN : No

Common uses : Furniture, veneer,  tool handles and other turned objects.