Iroko Tree (Milicia excelsa)
₹1,500.00 Regular Price
₹500.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Milicia excelsa — Iroko.
Native Home: Tropical West, Central, and East Africa.
Height: 30–50 metres.
Lifespan: 100–500 years, potentially longer.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Strong, durable hardwood used for furniture, flooring, doors, and outdoor construction.
Harvesting: Mature trees are felled for timber; sustainable forestry helps protect remaining populations.
Age to Harvest: Generally 40–60 years or more for commercial timber.
Products: Furniture, flooring, veneer, doors, and construction timber.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used in African communities for construction, carving, and cultural purposes.
Global Spread: Native to tropical Africa; its timber is traded internationally and the tree is occasionally cultivated elsewhere in the tropics.
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