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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Sucupira 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 nameBowdichia spp.
Janka hardness3,060 lbf
Average dried weight57.3 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Sucupira?
Sucupira is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is South America. Common uses include flooring, furniture, veneer and turned objects, along with heavy exterior construction that needs little machining, such as railway ties, bridges and beams.
Scientific nameBowdichia spp.
DistributionSouth America
ShrinkageRadial: 5.3%, Tangential: 8.1%, Volumetric: 14.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.5 More images | Identification
DurabilityDecay resistance is very high, and insect resistance is good.
Sucupira colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood colour goes from medium brown to a deeper, redder brown. The paler sapwood generally stands apart clearly from it.
Irregular grain is typical, most often wavy, interlocked, or both. The texture is medium to coarse, with little natural luster.
Working notes
It is generally hard to work because of its density and irregular grain. It holds nails and screws well, but you need to pre-bore.
Serious reactions are unusual, but sucupira is reported to irritate the skin.
Sucupira should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Sucupira
Best projects
Common uses include flooring, furniture, veneer and turned objects, along with heavy exterior construction that needs little machining, such as railway ties, bridges and beams.
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 Sucupira 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.
Sucupira FAQ
What is Sucupira best used for?
Common uses include flooring, furniture, veneer and turned objects, along with heavy exterior construction that needs little machining, such as railway ties, bridges and beams. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Sucupira 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 Sucupira?
The buying section on this page links to any Sucupira 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.