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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Idigbo 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 nameTerminalia ivorensis
Janka hardness820 lbf
Average dried weight32.3 lb/ft³
Best fitCabinetry
Overview
Why choose Idigbo?
Idigbo is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Tropical West Africa, including plantations. Common uses include cabinetry, furniture, interior joinery, light construction, plywood and veneer.
Scientific nameTerminalia ivorensis
DistributionTropical West Africa, including plantations
ShrinkageRadial: 3.7%, Tangential: 5.5%, Volumetric: 9.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.5 More images | Identification
DurabilityThe wood is rated moderately durable to durable against decay, but it resists insects and borers poorly.
Idigbo colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood is a pale yellowish brown, with lighter stripes at times where the latewood lacks pores, plus irregular dark brown stripes in places. The pale sapwood does not stand apart clearly from the heartwood.
The grain is usually straight or slightly interlocked. The texture is coarse and even with moderate natural luster.
Working notes
Hand and machine tools work it well, although surfacing quartersawn boards with interlocked grain may tear out. Yellow, water-based extractives in the heartwood can stain, and the wood may discolour if it touches iron.
Serious reactions are rare, but idigbo is reported to irritate the skin and airways.
Idigbo should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Idigbo
Best projects
Common uses include cabinetry, furniture, interior joinery, light construction, plywood and veneer.
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 Idigbo 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.
Idigbo FAQ
What is Idigbo best used for?
Common uses include cabinetry, furniture, interior joinery, light construction, plywood and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Idigbo 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 Idigbo?
The buying section on this page links to any Idigbo 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.