Chengal Balanocarpus spp. B. heimii is widely distributed in the Malay Peninsula including Thailand south of Pattani. Other species reported in India and the Philippines. A very large specimen with a diameter of 13 ft is reported.
Shrinkage is reported to be low.
Heartwood is reported as not treatable. 282-3Logs are delivered to a sawmill in southern Nigeria. Export of logs fro this region, as well as from most other tropical areas, is being restricted. M 150 282-2Band mills in Ghana are designed to handle logs 5 feet and more in diameter.