Merbau Tree (Intsia bijuga)
₹2,500.00 Regular Price
₹800.00Sale Price
Excluding Taxes
Scientific Name: Intsia bijuga — Merbau, Kwila.
Native Home: Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.
Height: 30–50 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades to centuries under favourable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Heavy, durable hardwood used for flooring, furniture, and construction.
Harvesting: Mature trees are selectively harvested for valuable timber.
Age to Harvest: Often 40–60 years or longer for commercial timber.
Products: Flooring, decking, furniture, doors, and decorative woodwork.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used across Southeast Asia and the Pacific for construction and durable wooden tools.
Global Spread: Merbau timber is traded internationally, especially for flooring and outdoor construction.
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