Which all plants produce timber?
Indian timber trees There are over 150 species of timber which are produced in India. Following are the chief varieties of timber trees which are used for engineering purposes in India: [edit] List of Indian timber trees 1. Aini Its colour is yellowish brown. It is elastic, close-grained and strong. Its weight at 12 per cent moisture content is 595 kg/m3. It takes polish. It can be used under water. It is found in Maharashtra, Andra Pradesh, Madras and Kerala. It is used for ordinary building construction, structural work, paving, furniture, etc. 2. Arjun Its colour is dark brown. It is heavy and strong. Its weight after seasoning is about 870 kg/m3. It is found in Central India. It is used for beams, rafters, posts, etc. 3. Axlewood It is very strong, hard and tough. Its weight at 12 per cent moisture content is 930 kg/m3. It takes a smooth finish. It is liable to cracking. It is found in Andra Pradesh,Madras, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. 4. Babul It is strong
