Myanmar's National Treasure Golden Camphor: Its Other Names and How It Differs from Golden Silk Nanmu

Golden camphor is a broadleaf tree, mainly distributed in Myanmar and the Gaoligong Mountains area of Yunnan, and is also one of Myanmar's national treasures. Because golden camphor has a very long growth cycle, it takes at least fifty years to grow into timber. Golden camphor is a type of wood very suitable for carving, and it also contains oily and iron substances, which not only keep it from deforming but also make it moisture-proof and corrosion-proof. Let's take a look below at what other names golden camphor goes by? And do you know these differences from golden silk nanmu?

1. What other names does golden camphor go by?

Golden camphor's other names are liangangguo and shanxiangguo. It is a rare plant, mainly growing in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Myanmar's golden camphor is a raw material for making luxury yachts and residences. For example, the wooden planks of the familiar Titanic were laid with golden camphor, and even after being constantly washed by seawater in the ocean, they still remained intact. There are also some large churches and classic ancient buildings whose floors, handrails and columns are all made of golden camphor; even with a history of over a hundred years, they still keep their original fresh color and look very beautiful. However, golden camphor's output is now increasingly scarce, so it has very high collectible value.

2. What are the differences between golden camphor and golden silk nanmu?

Like golden camphor, golden silk nanmu, a wood that is corrosion-resistant and has a special smell, is also very precious. Its wood grain is very exquisite and not easily deformed, and it appears glittering with golden light under illumination, looking very noble and elegant. So, what are the differences between golden camphor and golden silk nanmu?

1. Difference in color

Golden camphor's color is somewhat darker than golden silk nanmu's color. Golden silk nanmu is light yellow or orange-yellow, sometimes mixed with some gray, and if it is somewhat older or removed from an ancient site, it will carry a bit of green. Golden camphor's color, however, is reddish gold or coffee-colored.

2. Difference in grain

Golden camphor's grain is not as neat as golden silk nanmu's grain, and is a bit more disordered, with irregular longitudinal cracks.. Golden silk nanmu's grain looks like soft water ripples, with a very rich texture and beauty.

3. Difference in texture

Golden camphor's texture is somewhat rougher compared with golden silk nanmu's texture, while golden silk nanmu's texture is somewhat more translucent and delicate, so there is a big difference when you touch them.

4. Difference in smell

Both golden silk nanmu and golden camphor have a woody smell. Golden camphor's smell is rather peculiar, like a sour and rank odor, while golden silk nanmu has a faint fragrance that smells very pleasant. Wooden chests made of golden silk nanmu can store calligraphy, paintings, clothes and so on, and will not develop insects. It is hard for termites, bacteria and the like to break through its line of defense.

The above is an introduction to golden camphor's other names and its differences from golden silk nanmu. We hope it is of some help to you.