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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Peroba 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 nameAspidosperma polyneuron (syn.
Janka hardness1,730 lbf
Average dried weight48.3 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Peroba Rosa?
Peroba Rosa is a imported specialty hardwood associated with South America (primarily southeast Brazil and Argentina). It is useful when the project calls for veneer, furniture, cabinetry, general construction (within its natural range), carvings, 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 nameAspidosperma polyneuron (syn.
DistributionSouth America (primarily southeast Brazil and Argentina)
ShrinkageRadial: 4.2%, Tangential: 7.4%, Volumetric: 12.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.8 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as durable regarding decay resistance, though susceptible to termite attack.
Peroba Rosa colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood color ranges from yellow to pinkish red, sometimes with darker streaks of purple or brown. Gray to yellow sapwood not sharply demarcated from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is generally straight to slightly irregular or interlocked. Texture is fine and uniform, with moderate natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, overall easy to work, producing good results, though peroba rosa has an above average blunting effect on cutters. Also, if irregular grain is present, tearout can occur during surfacing operations.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, peroba rosa has been reported as a sensitizer .
Peroba Rosa should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Peroba Rosa
Best projects
Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, general construction (within its natural range), carvings, 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 Peroba 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.
Peroba Rosa FAQ
What is Peroba Rosa best used for?
Peroba Rosa is best considered for veneer, furniture, cabinetry, general construction (within its natural range), carvings, and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Peroba 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 Peroba 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.