Thread: Humbertia madagascariensis

G'day Runge!! Was only thinking about you today!!

I see you are still into the obscure species.


I've been too busy with a house building project to do anything else. SWMBO also has a fairly serious eye problem so that cuts intomy time too.


Just a point of interest: Do you know if the timber from the roots aof a species is generally different in density to that of the trunk?

Does this timber have a more common name besides endra-endra?
Here is some data:
Humbertia madagascariensis

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Species Identity

Taxonomy
Current Name: Humbertia madagascariensis
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Family/Genus: Convolvulaceae - Humbertia

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Common Names
endra-endra,
Wood Density (in Kg/m3)
<table border="1"><tbody><tr><th>Low</th><th>Medium</th><th>High</th><th>Moisture Content (%)</th><th>Notes</th><th>References</th></tr><tr><td align="center"> - </td><td align="center">1180</td><td align="center"> - </td><td align="center"> - </td><td align="center"> - </td><td>The Wood Exchange (http://www.thewoodexchange.info)</td></tr></tbody></table>
Note: If the Moisture Content column is undefined, you may assumed the value of 15%

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it deservers the name of year award

Originally Posted by artme

SWMBO

SWMBO = ??

Originally Posted by artme

Just a point of interest: Do you know if the timber from the roots aof a species is generally different in density to that of the trunk?

I have absolutely no idea.

SWMBO = She Who Must Be Obeyed

also known as Her Inside

Crikey , all this technical info .... I'm getting a headache
how about going straight to the important stuff , got any pics

Hi Folks,

In case anyone is curious, I finally got a small piece of Humbertia madagascariensis. The density is 1230 kg/m^3. What is amazing is the color. I have never seen a wood over 1200 kg/m^3 that is anywhere near this light in color. It is a very light yellow with the slightest hint of orange. It reminds me of American maple but is much denser. Really nice. My understanding is that the density typically varies between 1230 and 1280kg/m^3.

OK, here are two pictures of Humbertia madagascariensis. They were taken on a coffee table which is made of Bubinga (Guibourtia sp.) and Wenge (Millettia sp.).

I suspect that that would be a good timber to work with. Even grain pattern and a pleasant colour.

Should be good for box making!

OK, Folks,

How this timber be purchased in any reasonable quantities??

1) Here's a local listing of companies:
Annumada - The official Telecommunication Listings of Madagascar

2) The Yellow Pages:
Commerce - Bois - Pages Jaunes Madagascar

3) Another local listing:
Groupement des Entreprises Franches et Partenaires - Madagascar

4) The Chinese business website where you find the sale of illegal Dalbergia (e.g. maritima) and Diospyros (e.g. perrieri) species:
Timber Madagascar-Timber Madagascar Manufacturers, Suppliers and Exporters on Alibaba.com
Wood Madagascar-Wood Madagascar Manufacturers, Suppliers and Exporters on Alibaba.com

Most of these sellers appear to be in Antananarivo. However, H. madagascariensis grows along the southeastern coast; from Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) north to Farafagana.

Any help??

Hi.
Do you still need this Humbertia Madagascariensis sample?
May be i can arrange for you.
Cheers.
Marty Ann

Originally Posted by Marty Ann

Hi.
Do you still need this Humbertia Madagascariensis sample?
May be i can arrange for you.
Cheers.
Marty Ann

Hello Marty Ann,

A few years back, I arranged to buy 500kg of H. madagascariensis from a local guy associated with a British NGO north of Taolagnaro. As with most purchases of timber from Madagascar, I was ripped off for a good chunk of change. While I would love to get more of this wood, I have zero stomach for getting ripped off. With that said, what do you actually have to offer? I notice that you have a single post and just joined this website.

Runge

I've been trying to obtain some Humbertia madagascariensis. Would you mind sharing your source or steer me towards a source. Much obliged.

Best and cheers,

Jim

You might be a bit late

https://www.evaneos.co.uk/madagascar...in-madagascar/