Studies on some physical and mechanical properties of ntholo and
metil with regard to their end uses were conducted. Results indicated that
ntholo can be used in applications such as building joinery (doors and
windows frames or flooring), tool handles or furniture. Ntholo can also be
used in some applications traditionally involving the well known timbers of
Mozambique, although its heaviness might hinder the common carpentry
application such as furniture making. Metil timber is appropriate for use in
applications such as packaging boxes and plywood. It might also be used as
timber for some wooden construction. The lesser used timber species
muanga and namuno have some physical and mechanical properties which
are similar to those of ntholo, i.e. both muanga and namuno might be used
in the same application as ntholo.