Indian Laurel // Terminalia elliptica
An exqusite wood that resembles American black walnut in color and texture, but showcases relatively straight grain. Expect irregular dark stripes among a medium-dark tan to gray color.![color of Indian Laurel](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
The wood offers a variety of dark color and irregular stripes of light tan, gray, dark brown to nearly black. Sometimes resembles American black walnut![other names for Indian Laurel](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Chasemiich, Chieu lieu, Esemi, Kil, Kung, Nargusta, Tilautaea, Indian Laurelwood![uses for Indian Laurel](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Veneer, decorative woodwork, turnings, handles, furniture![the Indian Laurel tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
A majestic tree that matures around 100 feet tall and approximately 30" diameterIndian Laurel grows in Southeast Asia, Latin America
![map of where Indian Laurel grows](graphics/maps/se_asia.png)