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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 a imported specialty hardwood associated with South America. It is useful when the project calls for flooring, furniture, turned objects, and veneer, as well as heavy exterior construction applications not requiring much machining, such as railroad ties, bridges, and beams
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 nameBowdichia spp.
DistributionSouth America
ShrinkageRadial: 5.3%, Tangential: 8.1%, Volumetric: 14.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.5 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as very durable, with good insect resistance.
Sucupira colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood ranges from medium brown to darker reddish brown. The paler sapwood is usually well demarcated from the heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is irregular, usually wavy and/or interlocked. Medium to coarse texture and low natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, generally difficult to work due to its high density and irregular grain. Good nail and screw holding, though pre-boring is necessary.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, sucupira has been reported to cause skin irritation.
Sucupira should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Sucupira
Best projects
Flooring, furniture, turned objects, and veneer, as well as heavy exterior construction applications not requiring much machining, such as railroad 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?
Sucupira is best considered for flooring, furniture, turned objects, and veneer, as well as heavy exterior construction applications not requiring much machining, such as railroad 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?
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.