SIFAT DASAR DAN POTENSI KEGUNAAN KAYU JABON MERAH
Abstrak: This research was
carried out to examine basic properties (anatomical structure, chemical,
physical and mechanical) of jabon merah wood (Anthocephalus macrophyllus
(Roxb.) Havil) taken from natural forest in Luwu Timur District South Sulawesi
Province. Potential uses of wood were determined by considering those
properties and wood uses which the local inhabitants have currently employed.
Results revealed that jabon merah heartwood is yellowish rather tend to red in
colour and not clearly distinct from the sapwood, texture is rather fine and
even, grain is straight and sometimes rather interlocked, wood surface is
rather glossy, rather smooth to smooth in touch, and moderate in hardness.
Fiber is remarkably long with very thin wall thickness. High in cellulose and
extractive, moderate in lignin and low in pentose content. Moderate in specific
gravity (0.48), very low in shrinkage and classified in wood strength class
III. Potential uses are for light construction material under roof, cheap
furniture, handicraft, measuring and drawing instruments, pencil, box and stick
of matches, toothpick, spoon and handles of ice cream, moulding, wood
composites, pulp and paper, pallet, packing box and concrete forms.
Penulis: Mody Lempang
Kode Jurnal: jpkehutanandd140016