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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Abura is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameMitragyna ledermannii (sources commonly use the obsolete Fleroya genus; see comments below )
Janka hardness820 lbf
Average dried weight34.8 lb/ft³
Best fitA general-purpose lumber used for furniture
Overview
Why choose Abura?
Abura is a imported specialty hardwood associated with West and Central Africa. It is useful when the project calls for a general-purpose lumber used for furniture, interior millwork, plywood, and flooring
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameMitragyna ledermannii (sources commonly use the obsolete Fleroya genus; see comments below )
DistributionWest and Central Africa
ShrinkageRadial: 4.3%, Tangential: 9.2%, Volumetric: 13.3%, T/R Ratio: 2.1 More images | Identification
DurabilityNon-durable; poor resistance to decay or insect attack.
Abura colour, grain, and figure
Expect has a uniform yellow to pinkish-brown color, with sapwood indistinct from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: fine texture and a straight or slightly interlocked grain.
Working notes
In the shop, takes glue and finishes well. Has a slight blunting effect on cutting edges and tools due to a moderate silica content (about .25%).
Has been known to cause allergic reactions including: nausea, eye irritation, giddiness, and vomiting.
Abura should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Abura
Best projects
A general-purpose lumber used for furniture, interior millwork, plywood, and flooring
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Abura from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Abura FAQ
What is Abura best used for?
Abura is best considered for a general-purpose lumber used for furniture, interior millwork, plywood, and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Abura beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Abura?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.