Wood Species Guide
Anigre
Pouteria spp. (formerly Aningeria)
Also called: Anegre, Aniegre, Aningre, Aningeria, Mukali, Osan
What Anigre looks like
Pale tan to light pinkish brown, often with a slight pink cast. It tends to mellow toward golden brown over time.
Grain and texture
Grain is straight to wavy, sometimes with figure. Texture is medium to fine with a good natural luster, and figured veneer can be striking.
Working Anigre: planing, cutting and gluing
Easy to machine with sharp tools and it sands to a smooth surface. It glues and stains well. Use sharp tools on figured areas to avoid tearout.
Finishing Anigre: oil, film finishes and epoxy
Takes stains evenly and finishes beautifully, which is why it is popular in architectural woodwork. Clear oils add a warm glow. Under epoxy, seal first since lighter, open-pored wood can outgas.
Durability, stability and Florida humidity
Not durable against decay or insects, so it is strictly an indoor wood. It is fairly stable in service. Seal all faces in Florida to keep humidity changes in check.
Shop notes from our Fort Myers shop
Anigre shows up mainly as veneer and occasional lumber, not slabs. It's a nice pick for cabinet doors, panels and furniture where you want a light, smooth, figured look. Ask us and we'll check what's available.
Common uses for Anigre
Veneer, cabinetry, architectural paneling, furniture and interior trim.
Sustainability and CITES status
Not listed in the CITES Appendices. IUCN status varies by Pouteria species.
Safety and toxicity
- No common reactions reported
Few reports. No reactions beyond ordinary wood dust irritation are known.
- In the shop
- Normal dust collection + mask when sanding
- Food contact
- Use with care for cutting boards, bowls and utensils
General information, not medical advice. See a doctor if you have a reaction.
No specific reactions beyond the normal risks of wood dust have been reported. Use standard dust control.
Anigre in stock now
Ask us. We can often source it.
We don't have Anigre listed online right now, but new slabs and lumber come in all the time and not everything makes it to the website. Tell us what you're building and we'll check our racks and suppliers.
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