Attains a diameter of over 4 feet. A light and soft to moderately hard wood. Splits and works easily. Abundant. Excellent for furniture and interior finish. It is also used in boat building, boxes, canoes and cabinets. Under the name "Philippine Mahogany" it is sold as a substitute for the true mahogany. Naval airplane propellers were made of this wood during World War I. It is the hardest, finest-grained, and, except for red lauan, the reddest of the lauan class.

Location: 223-6 (explanation)