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say porch, so is under a roof? You say stain, so are you talking a solid color stain?
My preference would be mahogany. Either 1x4, or 5/4x6, square edged. I have been replacing my fir decking at my house with mahogany as it needs replacing. Use a solid gray stain on it here. Tighter grain with mahogany and you don't have to pick through the boards as much as fir, which, depending on the cut, is destined to open or lift when water gets in the grain.
Now ipe..... is a beotch to install. If through drilling for screwing, buy your drill bits by the case. As mentioned, sharp tools are a must. I have never seen a board of this species fail or rot. Only wood I know of that does not float.... Density is off the chart.
Pricing.... Mahogany and fir are close in price. Ipe is more expensive. Be sure to compare 1x against 5/4 after adjusting for linear footage needed. And don't forget to figure in fasteners, as their cost is not insignificant.
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