African Mahogany
Khaya senegalensis
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka & more
- Flowering
- January-June
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Meliaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Meliaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- ആഫ്രിക്കൻ മഹാഗണി
About African Mahogany
African Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) is a tree belonging to the Meliaceae family (Mahogany/Neem family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate compound leaves, panicle flower clusters, capsule/drupe/berry fruit. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-June. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as VU.
Meliaceae
Mahogany/Neem family
African Mahogany belongs to the Meliaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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