Abstract: In this paper a computerized database inquiry system for Identification, Properties and Uses of Tropical Wood from Southeast Asia has been established. The hardware environment for using this system is a set of IBM PC microcomputer or it's compatibles with MS-DOS. The programs of the system are written in Turbo Pascal 4.0 (Borland International, 1987) with English and Chinese two versions. 201 species of hardwood are included with the names (Chinese name, Latin name, Trade name and Local name), geographic distribution, wood anatomical features, wood properties (physical and mechanical properties, seasoning, nature durability and working qualities) and uses, the total 244 features belong to 18 categories for each species have been stored. The database inquiry system has the following main functions,1. Retrieval of tree species according to wood anatomical features,2. Retrieval of suitable wood species according to uses.3. Retrieval of provenances, properties and uses according tree species.4. Mutual retrieval of latin name, trade name and local name.5. Display or printing of the tree species collected and all the relating information.6. Remote international communication.

Key words: Database inquiry system, Hardwood, Wood anatomical features, Wood properties, Wood uses