African Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis)
₹1,000.00 Regular Price
₹350.00Sale Price
Excluding Taxes
Scientific Name: Khaya senegalensis — Dry Zone Mahogany.
Native Home: Tropical West, Central, and parts of East Africa.
Height: 15–30 metres, sometimes taller.
Lifespan: Approximately 100–200 years or more.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Durable reddish-brown hardwood used in furniture and construction.
Harvesting: Selective logging and plantation cultivation.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 25–50 years for commercial timber, depending on growing conditions.
Products: Furniture, flooring, boatbuilding materials, veneers, and cabinetry.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used for woodworking, construction, and traditional medicinal preparations.
Global Spread: Native to Africa and planted in tropical regions, including parts of Asia, for timber and shade.
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