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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Pink Lapacho 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 nameHandroanthus impetiginosus , formerly in the Tabebuia genus as Tabebuia impetiginosa; T.
Janka hardness2,660 lbf
Average dried weight59.9 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Pink Lapacho?
Pink Lapacho is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Mexico, south to Central and South America. It is useful when the project calls for flooring, decking, exterior lumber, veneer, tool handles, and other 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 nameHandroanthus impetiginosus , formerly in the Tabebuia genus as Tabebuia impetiginosa; T.
DistributionMexico, south to Central and South America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.3%, Tangential: 7.2%, Volumetric: 11.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.7 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as very durable; with excellent insect resistance.
Pink Lapacho colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood tends to be medium to dark brown; sometimes with contrasting darker brown/black stripes. Pink lapacho’s name derives from the color of its flowers , not the color of its heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: has a fine to medium texture, with the grain varying from straight to irregular or interlocked. Moderate natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, overall, pink lapacho is a difficult wood to work, being extremely hard and dense, with high cutting resistance during sawing. It also has a pronounced blunting effect on cutting edges.
Many Handroanthus species contain lapachol (and related substances like lapachenole and deoxylapachol), which have been observed to produce pronounced irritant responses on skin.
Pink Lapacho should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Pink Lapacho
Best projects
Flooring, decking, exterior lumber, veneer, tool handles, and other 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 Pink Lapacho 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.
Pink Lapacho FAQ
What is Pink Lapacho best used for?
Pink Lapacho is best considered for flooring, decking, exterior lumber, veneer, tool handles, and other turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Pink Lapacho 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 Pink Lapacho?
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.