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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 fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Anigre?
Anigre is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Africa (most common in tropical areas of east Africa). It is useful when the project calls for veneer, plywood and interior furniture; in board form it’s used for boatbuilding, general carpentry, and other light construction uses
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 namePouteria spp.
DistributionAfrica (most common in tropical areas of east Africa)
ShrinkageRadial: 3.8%, Tangential: 7.0%, Volumetric: 11.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
DurabilityRated as non-durable to perishable.
Anigre colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is a light yellowish-brown, sometimes with a pinkish hue. Color tends to darken to a more golden brown with age.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium uniform texture and a good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, overall working characteristics are fair, though depending on the species used, Anigre may have silica present and therefore have a blunting effect on tools.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Anigre.
Anigre should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Anigre
Best projects
Veneer, plywood and interior furniture; in board form it’s used for boatbuilding, general carpentry, and other light construction uses
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?
Anigre is best considered for veneer, plywood and interior furniture; in board form it’s used for boatbuilding, general carpentry, and other light construction uses. 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?
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.