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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Mora 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 nameMora excelsa, M.
Janka hardness2,300 lbf
Average dried weight63 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Mora?
Mora is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Northeastern South America (primarily Guyana and Suriname). It is useful when the project calls for flooring, boatbuilding, heavy (exterior) construction, and turned objects
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 nameMora excelsa, M.
DistributionNortheastern South America (primarily Guyana and Suriname)
ShrinkageRadial: 6.7%, Tangential: 9.9%, Volumetric: 17.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityMora is rated as durable to very durable, and also has good resistance to insect attacks.
Mora colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is light to medium reddish brown. Wide pale yellow-brown sapwood is clearly demarcated from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: has a straight to interlocked grain, with a medium to coarse texture. Good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, pieces with interlocked grain can be difficult to work, frequently resulting in tearout during machining operations. Mora also has a pronounced blunting effect on cutting edges.
Mora has been reported to cause respiratory irritation.
Mora should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Mora
Best projects
Flooring, boatbuilding, heavy (exterior) construction, and turned objects
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 Mora 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.
Mora FAQ
What is Mora best used for?
Mora is best considered for flooring, boatbuilding, heavy (exterior) construction, and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Mora 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 Mora?
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.