Gluta usitata explained
Gluta usitata, previously known as Melanorrhoea usitata, is an Asian tree species in the family Anacardiaceae. It may be known as Burmese lacquer,[1] theetsee,[2] thitsi[3] or ringas.[4]
It has been identified as an endangered species in Viet Nam, where it may be called sơn đào.[5]
Description
It is a medium to large deciduous tree from the dry deciduous forest with a straight clean cylindrical bole and a spreading crown of dark green leaves.
This species is used in Burma and northern Thailand as a source of lacquer used for producing varnish, waterproof or preservative paint, glue, ceramic and lacquerware. Timber (known as Borneo rosewood[6]) is used for furniture and inlay work.
The tree's sap and sawdust can cause dermatitis and skin irritation.
An incompletely identified 4-heptadec(en)yl catechol, which was named thitsiol, has been reported to occur in this species. Sap also contains urushiol.[7]
External links
Notes and References
- http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/M/Melanorrhoea_usitata/ Melanorrhoea usitata
- https://www.botanical-dermatology-database.info/BotDermFolder/ANAC-2.html#Melanorrhoea%20usitata Melanorrhoea usitata
- Web site: Study on the Betterment of Fast Drying Quality of Myanmar Lacquer through Modification Method. Myanmar Academy of Agricultural, Forestry, Livestock and Fishery Sciences. 13 June 2010. Khine Khine Tun, Khin May Lwin. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20050509055937/http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/AgJurnal/ProcFo01-12.pdf. 9 May 2005.
- Book: Howard, Alexander L. A Manual of the Timbers of the World - Their Characteristics and Uses. 2007. 978-1-4067-3350-1. 225, 317.
- Web site: Nghia. Nguyen Hoang. Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources in Vietnam. Food and Agriculture Organization. 13 June 2010.
- Web site: Borneo Rosewood (melanorrhea usitata) . Griffin Exotic Wood. 13 June 2010.
- Web site: Economically Important Plant Families. 13 June 2010. 27 June 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100627141057/http://waynesword.palomar.edu/econpls.htm. dead.
