Makkha

Species : Makkha

Makkha is also known as Mai Maca. Sometimes it is referred to as a type of Ironwood due to the hardness of the wood. There are other species of trees in the Afzelia Genus with similar properties and most of these other species come out of Africa. However, the Asian species is typically the Xylocarpa.

The heartwood from Maca wood is reddish brown in color. The red color in the Makkha lumber is lighter than the reddish color of the Pyinkado or Padauk lumber. The color will deepen with age and exposure. Grain lines are straight and there is no odor to this wood. This is an attractive, luxury class red wood. Its beauty and strength make it ideal for use in cabinetry, sculpture and flooring. The wood is highly valuable and used for many purposes, including high quality furniture, wood carving, and house construction.

Makkha Wood Factsheet

NAME Maca, Afzelia xylocarpa (Kurz) Craib
OTHER COMMON NAMES Makamong, Maramond, Pahudia xylocarpa Kurz, Pahudia cochinchinensis Pierre, Afzelia siamica Craib, Afzelia cochinchinensis
FAMILY Fabaceae – Caesalpinioideae
SPECIFIC GRAVITY n.a
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JANKA HARDNESS 2600 (Very hard wood)
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MOISTURE CONTENT 8-9%
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CUTS AVAILABLE Tongue and groove parquet, Sawn Timber
FEATURES Heartwood light reddish brown with subtle grain. Extremely durable and stable. Resistant to rot, termites and fungi. Very hard wood with light reddish tone.
TYPICAL USES Heavy durable construction, flooring, high quality furniture, wood carving