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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Cerejeira 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 nameAmburana cearensis
Janka hardness790 lbf
Average dried weight35.0 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Cerejeira?
Cerejeira is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Brazil and Bolivia. It is useful when the project calls for veneer, furniture, flooring, carvings, windows, doors, and interior joinery
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 nameAmburana cearensis
DistributionBrazil and Bolivia
ShrinkageRadial: 3.0%, Tangential: 5.0%, Volumetric: 8.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.7 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as moderately durable; poor insect resistance.
Cerejeira colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood ranges from pale yellow to medium golden brown. Sapwood isn’t clearly distinguished from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: usually straight or shallowly interlocked. With an uneven coarse texture and slightly oily feel.
Working notes
In the shop, overall easy to work with both machine and hand tools. Care should be taken on quartersawn surfaces with interlocked grain to avoid tearout.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with cerejeira.
Cerejeira should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Cerejeira
Best projects
Veneer, furniture, flooring, carvings, windows, doors, and interior joinery
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 Cerejeira 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.
Cerejeira FAQ
What is Cerejeira best used for?
Cerejeira is best considered for veneer, furniture, flooring, carvings, windows, doors, and interior joinery. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Cerejeira 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 Cerejeira?
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.