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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Beli 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 nameJulbernardia pellegriniana
Janka hardness1,480 lbf
Average dried weight48 lb/ft³
Best fitInterior millwork
Overview
Why choose Beli?
Beli is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Africa (Cameroon, Gabon). Common uses include interior millwork, flooring, veneer and cabinetry.
Scientific nameJulbernardia pellegriniana
DistributionAfrica (Cameroon, Gabon)
ShrinkageRadial: 4.4%, Tangential: 9.2%, Volumetric: 13.7%, T/R Ratio: 2.1
DurabilityThe wood is moderately durable and has moderate resistance to insects.
Beli colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is light brown, often with bands of darker stripes running through it. Quartersawn boards in particular look much like Zebrawood.
The grain is typically interlocked. The texture is even and medium to coarse, with moderate natural luster.
Working notes
Beli is generally simple to work by hand or machine, though sections with interlocked grain can tear out. It is considered somewhat unstable in use and moves a lot.
Apart from the usual hazards of wood dust, no other health effects are known for Beli.
Beli should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Beli
Best projects
Common uses include interior millwork, flooring, veneer and cabinetry.
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 Beli 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.
Beli FAQ
What is Beli best used for?
Common uses include interior millwork, flooring, veneer and cabinetry. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Beli 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 Beli?
The buying section on this page links to any Beli 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.