diatribe (plural diatribes) 1  An abusive, bitter, attack, or criticism: denunciation. 2  A prolonged discourse. 3  A speech or writing which bitterly denounces something.
The bark and leaves of the ipil are used in traditional medicines. The tree's timber, called merbau or kwila, is a very durable and termite-resistant wood, making it a highly valued material for flooring and other uses.The wood can also be used to extract a dye. Merbau can contain a gold fleck that runs through the grain, considered to be attractive by some.ntsia bijuga is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to the Indo-Pacific.
Most species of acacia are used for valuable timber. It makes excellent and high quality furniture. Acacia seyal is said to be the shittah tree of the Bible, hence shittim-wood. We all know this as the wood used in the Ark of the Covenant. It is also used as a spiritual icon.cacia wood is especially prized for furniture, because of its durability, lustrous finish, and varied shades. Most acacia species are native to Australia, and the rest grow in tropical or temperate regions around the world.