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.
Exotic species
Huge tree with dense crown and shade, very hardy
Environmental weed invading river corridor
poor root development in shalow soild or irrigated areas leads to instability
large branches
Common name | African Mahogany |
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Origin | Exotic |
Life form | Tree |
Katherine planting | unsuitable |
Height | height greater than 10m |
Lifespan | long-lived |
Irrigation | preferred |
Termite | Unknown resistance |
Current status | common & self propogated |
Planting success | 0 |
Notes | Can drop limbs or blow over. Environmental weed |