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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Angelim Vermelho 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 nameDinizia excelsa
Janka hardness3,160 lbf
Average dried weight67 lb/ft³
Best fitHeavy construction (exterior applications)
Overview
Why choose Angelim Vermelho?
Angelim Vermelho is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Primarily Brazil and Guyana in South America. It is useful when the project calls for heavy construction (exterior applications), flooring, decking, boatbuilding, docks, and other applications where its strength and rot resistance can be utilized
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 nameDinizia excelsa
DistributionPrimarily Brazil and Guyana in South America
ShrinkageRadial: 5.4%, Tangential: 8.8%, Volumetric: 14.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 Identification | More images
DurabilityRated as durable to very durable, with good resistance to insect attack.
Angelim Vermelho colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is reddish brown, sometimes with colored streaks; slightly paler sapwood isn’t always clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Freshly sawn surfaces can have a lighter olive hue, with color darkening to a deeper reddish brown with age.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is usually interlocked, with a uniform, medium-coarse texture. Moderate natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, considered to be difficult to work on account of its density and irregular grain. The wood also has a high cutting resistance with a pronounced blunting effect on cutters.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Angelim vermelho has been reported to cause unspecified allergic reactions.
Angelim Vermelho should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Angelim Vermelho
Best projects
Heavy construction (exterior applications), flooring, decking, boatbuilding, docks, and other applications where its strength and rot resistance can be utilized
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 Angelim Vermelho 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.
Angelim Vermelho FAQ
What is Angelim Vermelho best used for?
Angelim Vermelho is best considered for heavy construction (exterior applications), flooring, decking, boatbuilding, docks, and other applications where its strength and rot resistance can be utilized. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Angelim Vermelho 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 Angelim Vermelho?
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.