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.

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.

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.

2024年11月25日 · 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.

Khaya senegalensis is a species of tree in the Meliaceae family that is native to Africa. Common names include African mahogany, dry zone mahogany, Gambia mahogany, khaya wood, Senegal mahogany, cailcedrat, acajou, djalla, and bois rouge.

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.

Six genera of the mahogany family, namely Nymania, Turraea, Ekebergia, Trichilia, Pseudobersama and Entandrophragma, containing ten tree species, are indigenous to South Africa. Khaya is one of four naturalized genera found in South Africa.

In this comprehensive article, we delve deep into the attributes, diverse applications, and sustainability of African Mahogany, also known colloquially as Khaya or Acajou d’Afrique. The unique color spectrum of African Mahogany is among its most distinguishing features.

2024年12月7日 · These large deciduous trees are prized for their beautiful reddish-brown wood, known for its strength, durability, and resistance to decay. This makes it a sought-after material for furniture, flooring, musical instruments, and boat building.

Spirostachys africana or African Mahogany Tree or African Sandalwood is a very slow-growing deciduous tree growing up to 20 m in height. The trunk is straight and bark is gray-black and rough. The leaves are small and narrowly oval, with rounded teeth along the edge.