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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Anigre 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 namePouteria spp.
Janka hardness990 lbf
Average dried weight34 lb/ft³
Best fitInterior furniture
Overview
Why choose Anigre?
Anigre is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Africa, most often in tropical east Africa. Common uses include interior furniture, plywood and veneer; as solid boards it is used for light construction, general carpentry and boatbuilding.
Scientific namePouteria spp.
DistributionAfrica, most often in tropical east Africa
ShrinkageRadial: 3.8%, Tangential: 7.0%, Volumetric: 11.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
DurabilityRated non-durable to perishable.
Anigre colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is light yellowish brown, at times with a pinkish tint, and ages toward a more golden brown.
Grain ranges from straight through interlocked; texture is medium and uniform, and luster is good.
Working notes
Working qualities are fair overall, but some Anigre species contain silica and can dull tools.
Aside from the usual risks of any wood dust, no other health reactions are linked to Anigre.
Anigre should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Anigre
Best projects
Common uses include interior furniture, plywood and veneer; as solid boards it is used for light construction, general carpentry and boatbuilding.
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 Anigre 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.
Anigre FAQ
What is Anigre best used for?
Common uses include interior furniture, plywood and veneer; as solid boards it is used for light construction, general carpentry and boatbuilding. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Anigre 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 Anigre?
The buying section on this page links to any Anigre Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.