African Padauk Tree (Pterocarpus soyauxii)
₹1,500.00 Regular Price
₹500.00Sale Price
Excluding Taxes
Scientific Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii — African Padauk.
Native Home: Tropical Central and West Africa.
Height: 20–35 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades to over 100 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Durable reddish-orange hardwood used for furniture, flooring, carving, and musical instruments.
Harvesting: Mature trees are selectively felled for valuable timber.
Age to Harvest: Generally 30–50 years or more for commercial timber.
Products: Furniture, decorative veneers, carvings, flooring, and musical instruments.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used in African woodworking, carving, and traditional decorative practices.
Global Spread: Native to African forests; its distinctive red timber is traded internationally and the tree is occasionally cultivated in tropical collections.
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