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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Avodire 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 nameTurraeanthus africanus
Janka hardness1,170 lbf
Average dried weight35.9 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Avodire?
Avodire is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Western and central regions of Africa near lakes and streams. It is useful when the project calls for veneer, cabinetry, furniture, millwork, and plywood
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 nameTurraeanthus africanus
DistributionWestern and central regions of Africa near lakes and streams
ShrinkageRadial: 4.2%, Tangential: 6.6%, Volumetric: 11.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityAvodire is non-durable in regards to decay resistance, and is susceptible to insect attack.
Avodire colour, grain, and figure
Expect pale yellow or cream, darkening with age to golden yellow. Heartwood and sapwood are usually indistinguishable.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain can be straight, wavy, or irregular and interlocked. Texture is fine, with a high natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, avodire is generally regarded as having good working characteristics, and is easy to work with hand or machine tools, though wood with interlocked grain can pose a challenge with tearout while being planed. The wood also has a slight blunting effect on tool cutters.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, avodire has been reported to cause skin irritation, nosebleeds, internal bleeding, and asthma-like symptoms.
Avodire should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Avodire
Best projects
Veneer, cabinetry, furniture, millwork, and plywood
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 Avodire 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.
Avodire FAQ
What is Avodire best used for?
Avodire is best considered for veneer, cabinetry, furniture, millwork, and plywood. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Avodire 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 Avodire?
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.