Wood species
Leopardwood
Leopard wood · Roupala montana
This wood hails from Central and South America and is often mistaken for the lighter lacewood. Our leopardwood is always kiln-dried and chosen for exceptional spots (called flecking, not to be mistaken for medullary rays).
Key facts
- Janka hardness
- HardDense specialty exotic
- Stability
- AverageKeep parts modest in size when possible
- Grain type
- Flecked laceRay fleck that reads as leopard spots
- Rot resistance
- Durable classInterior specialty use
- Sustainability
- Ask the lotConfirm sourcing as needed
- Workability
- CarefulBrittle tendencies — sharp tools, light cuts
About this wood
Suitable for instruments, furniture, wood turning, and all sorts of things. This wood sands and finishes beautifully and like many exotics, works well when paired with a contrasting or complimentary wood with a less opinionated pattern.
What we carry
- Leopardwood for flecked “cat spot” faces on accents and small work
Thickness is sold in quarters (4/4, 6/4, and so on) — see our hardwood thickness guide. Grades: NHLA grades.