PALDAO (lat. Dracontomelum dao Merr. Rolfe, D. edule Merr., D. sylvestre Bl.; Fam. Anacardiaceae)
Other names: Dao, Ulandug, Lamio, Sengkulang
Source: Philippines, Malaysia
Wood Color: Greyish to olive brown heartwood with irregular dark to almost black streaks
Characteristics: After steaming easily slicable
Application: Decorative veneer and woodwork, furniture, inlays, parquet flooring, musical instruments, exterior constructions