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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Lati 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 nameAmphimas pterocarpoides and A.
Janka hardness1,200 lbf
Average dried weight49 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Lati?
Lati is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Central and West Africa. Used for flooring, furniture, interior trim, plywood and veneer.
Scientific nameAmphimas pterocarpoides and A.
DistributionCentral and West Africa
ShrinkageRadial: 6.2%, Tangential: 10.6%, Volumetric: 16.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.7 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated somewhere between non-durable and moderately durable. Most insects attack it, but it resists termites to a moderate degree.
Lati colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is a pale yellowish brown. The yellowish sapwood does not always stand apart from it.
The grain runs straight and the texture is evenly coarse. Natural sheen is low.
Working notes
Typically easy with hand tools and machinery, though it resists cutting more than most woods and wears tools slowly. Green wood can develop drying defects when worked.
Apart from the usual hazards of breathing any wood dust, lati has no other reported health reactions.
Lati should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Lati
Best projects
Used for flooring, furniture, interior trim, 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 Lati 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.
Lati FAQ
What is Lati best used for?
Used for flooring, furniture, interior trim, plywood and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Lati 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 Lati?
The buying section on this page links to any Lati 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.