Khaya anthotheca - Wikipedia
Khaya anthotheca, with the common name East African mahogany, is a large tree species in the Meliaceae family, native to tropical Africa. The name anthotheca was taken from the Greek word anthos , meaning flower, while theca refers to a capsule.
Khaya anthotheca | PlantZAfrica - SANBI
Common names: African Mahogany, East African Mahogany, Nyasaland Mahogany, Red Mahogany (Eng.); Oos-Afrikaanse mahonie (Afr.); Acaujo (French) This fairly fast growing tree — up to 1.5 m per year — is neat and decorative for larger gardens and parks in warm areas and is ideal for establishing shade and protection for other plants in the garden.
Khaya anthotheca - Tree SA
Khaya is a genus of African timber trees with wood closely resembling mahogany. Info attached to the tree in Kirstenbosch NBG includes – “It is said that the first visiting botanist who saw the tree growing in a forest somewhere in Africa asked the guide what the tree was called.
Khaya anthotheca/nyasica - Trees for Zambia
Common Name: East African Mahogany, Red Mahogany. Plant Family: Meliaceae. Origin: Africa. References: Coates Palgrave p.444, Storrs 1 p.161-162, van Wyk 2 p.184, Venter p.82. S.A. No. -. Zimb. No. 422.
Khaya - Wikipedia
Khaya is a genus of five tree species in the mahogany family Meliaceae. The timber of Khaya is called African mahogany, and is valued as a substitute to American mahogany (of the genus Swietenia). [1] The genus is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Khaya anthotheca White Mahogany, East African Mahogany …
Khaya anthotheca or commonly known as White Mahogany or East African Mahogany is a 60m high deciduous tree that is fast growing. It has a dense crown, large buttresses, and a bole of up to 120 cm in diameter. The plant is widely distributed throughout tropical Africa.
African Mahogany - The Wood Database
Common Name (s): African mahogany, khaya, acajou d’Afrique. Scientific Name: Khaya spp., (primarily A. anthotheca and A. ivorensis; see notes below) Distribution: Tropical Africa. Tree Size: 100-200 ft (30-60 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1-1.8 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 33.9 lbs/ft 3 (545 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.46, 0.54.
10 Best Indigenous Trees in Kenya - Muhuga
Sep 6, 2023 · Mahogany (Khaya anthotheca): This large, hardwood tree is native to the tropical forests of East Africa. It is known for its beautiful, reddish-brown timber, which is used for furniture, flooring, and other wood products. The mahogany …
African Mahogany - Lightwood
A canopy tree of lowland rain-forest and riverine fringe forest, from sea level to about 1,500m. Prefers terraces and stable, gently sloping riverbeds in riparian forests. It grows well on adjacent colluvial slopes at margins of floodplains.
The Majestic African Mahogany Tree: A Story of Strength and …
Nov 25, 2024 · The African mahogany tree, scientifically known as Khaya spp., encompasses several species native to Africa, including Khaya ivorensis, Khaya anthotheca, and Khaya grandifoliola. These deciduous giants can reach staggering heights of up to 150 feet, boasting a dense, rounded crown and smooth, greyish-brown bark.
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