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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Timborana 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 namePseudopiptadenia suaveolens (syn.
Janka hardness1,550 lbf
Average dried weight50 lb/ft³
Best fitSee best uses below
Overview
Why choose Timborana?
Timborana is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Central America and Brazil. Timborana is mostly used for flooring in the United States.
Scientific namePseudopiptadenia suaveolens (syn.
DistributionCentral America and Brazil
ShrinkageRadial: 4.6%, Tangential: 6.9%, Volumetric: 10.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityDecay resistance is generally regarded as moderate to good, but insects attack it readily.
Timborana colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood tends to be golden through reddish brown. The sapwood is a lighter shade of brown and is sometimes hard to distinguish from the heartwood.
Grain is often interlocked, wavy, or both. Large open pores spaced at regular intervals give it a coarse yet even texture.
Working notes
Its silica content blunts cutters quite a bit. Interlocked grain and density also make it somewhat hard to surface.
No adverse health effects are tied to timborana, but some species of the Piptadenia genus are reported to irritate the eyes, nose and throat.
Timborana should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Timborana
Best projects
Timborana is mostly used for flooring in the United States.
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 Timborana 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.
Timborana FAQ
What is Timborana best used for?
Timborana is mostly used for flooring in the United States. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Timborana 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 Timborana?
The buying section on this page links to any Timborana 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.