Khaya Senegalensis

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Swietenia senegalensis,African mahogany, dry zone mahogany, Gambia mahogany, khaya wood, Senegal mahogany, cailcedrat, acajou, djalla, and bois rouge
• Flower – cream then pink
• Edible – LEAVES
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – The Nupes of Niger state of Nigeria especially value the tree for its medicinal uses

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature 29 – 38c
• Water – Newly planted–Plot scale modelling of K. senegalensis growth and water balance
• Light – The main uses of the timber are in light construction, particularly interior …
• Fertilizer – Nutritional requirements and interactions of Khaya senegalensis on … in healthy trees may indicate that another nutrient is limiting growth.
• Pruning -African Mahogany is a majestic, tall tree, native to Africa. It is a tree with shining leaves, up to 100 ft tall, with wide dense crown and thick trunk.

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Khaya Senegalensis
• Flower colour – cream then pink
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs