ANATOMI DAN KUALITAS SERAT LIMA JENIS KAYU KURANG DIKENAL DARI LENGKONG, SUKABUMI

Abstract

Lesser known wood species could be one of the possible wood sources available to fulfil the need of wood-industries. Anatomical characteristics and fiber quality of five wood species from Lengkong, Sukabumi have been studied for wood identification and utilisation purposes. The main characteristics of five wood species described are: 1. Ki hantap (Sterculia oblongata R.Br.) wood is greyish yellow, large rays distinct forming line configuration on surface, growth ring distinct formed by band parenchyma. Aliform parenchyma and diffuse-in-aggregates found. Rays in two distinct sizes. 2. Ki kuya (Ficus vasculosa Wall. ex Miq.) wood is bright yellow, growth ring clearly distinct formed by wide band parenchyma. This parenchyma forms white line configuration on wood surface. 3. Ki lubang (Calophyllum grandiflorum J.J.S.) wood is brown reddish and grouped as 'bintangor', that have been traded commercially. Vessel of this wood is in group and arranged in radial or diagonal pattern. 4. Ki bancet (Turpinia sphaerocarpa Hassk.) wood is yellowish, moderatively light. Growth ring is indistinct, vessel relatively abundant and small in size, ray in two distinct sizes. 5. Ki bulu (Gironniera subaequalis Planch.) wood is white yellowish and moderately hard. Growth rings are clearly distinct, formed by narrow band parenchyma and differences of fiber thickness. Ray in two distinct sizes. Fiber quality of five wood studied classified as very good (First quality) for pulp and paper.