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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Brazilian Pau Rosa 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 nameAniba roseaodora, written as A.
Janka hardness1,460 lbf
Average dried weight45.6 lb/ft³
Best fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Brazilian Pau Rosa?
Brazilian Pau Rosa is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Tropical rainforests of South America. It is useful when the project calls for furniture, plywood, boatbuilding, turned objects, millwork, and flooring
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 nameAniba roseaodora, written as A.
DistributionTropical rainforests of South America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.5%, Tangential: 7.0%, Volumetric: 12.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as very durable; very good termite resistance.
Brazilian Pau Rosa colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is golden to light reddish brown, sometimes with an olive or greenish hue. Color darkens with age.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight to slightly interlocked. With a medium to fine texture and good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Glues, turns, and finishes well.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Brazilian pau rosa has been reported to cause skin irritation, as well as constitutional symptoms.
Brazilian Pau Rosa should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Brazilian Pau Rosa
Best projects
Furniture, plywood, boatbuilding, turned objects, millwork, and flooring
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 Brazilian Pau Rosa 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.
Brazilian Pau Rosa FAQ
What is Brazilian Pau Rosa best used for?
Brazilian Pau Rosa is best considered for furniture, plywood, boatbuilding, turned objects, millwork, and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Brazilian Pau Rosa 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 Brazilian Pau Rosa?
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.