Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 19: 249 (1830 publ. 1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356989
Common Names
- Khaya senegalensis
- Senegalensis Khaya
- Khaya
Synonyms
- Swietenia senegalensis Desr. [unknown]
Description
Khaya senegalensis (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Meliaceae. It is a tree up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in primary and secondary forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Khaya senegalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Khaya senegalensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Khaya senegalensis is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 30 m (100 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or peat moss and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium such as sand or peat moss.
Where to Find Khaya senegalensis
Khaya senegalensis is native to the tropical forests of West Africa.
Khaya senegalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Khaya senegalensis?
Khaya senegalensis
What is the common name of Khaya senegalensis?
African Mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Khaya senegalensis?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
Species in the Khaya genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
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Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,