concentration. So far, only Aapundung fruit has been 
analyzed chemically. The fruit consists of 5.5 g. of fleshy 
rind, 12 g. of pulp, and 1.5 g. of seeds. Analysis of the 
pulp shows that it is composed of: H2O, 82.82% ; pro- 
tein, 0.36% ; raw fibres, 0.21% ; raw ashes, 0.48% ; car- 
bohydrate, 0% ; saccharose, 7.47 %.* 
Orner Economic ASPECTS OF THE GENUS 
WOOD 
The wood of most species of Baccaurea is strong and 
durable. Various uses of the timber by the natives have 
been recorded, but it is still commercially neglected. 
Data in the following discussion have been compiled 
from Burkill (1935), Heyne (1927), Ridley (1902, 1903), 
and Smith (77 Koorders & Valeton, 1910). 
1. B. bracteata (Malay Peninsula, Kalimantan) 
Wood very similar to B. malayana (see below), but 
the transverse bars are finer and the color is darker. 
Weight 78 Ibs. 12 oz. per cubic foot (all weight of the 
wood that follows is measured in cubic feet). 
2. B. dasystachya (Sumatra) 
‘he timber is used in house construction, for posts and 
roof beams. The wood is easily worked and durable. 
3. B. dulcis (Sumatra) 
The wood is very durable but rarely used for ground 
construction. 
4. B. Griffith: (Malay Peninsula) 
‘The timber is reported to be strong (Burkill), but no 
further information is given. 
5. B. javanica (Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Sulawesi 
or Celebes) 
*(Data from: Konig, J. Chemie der Menschlichen Nahrungs- und 
Genussmittel, suppl. 2, ed. 4, 2: 380. 1923). 
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