Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
angolense
ID:
668873

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 2: 582 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668205



Common Names

  • Entandrophragma angolense
  • Angolense Entandrophragma
  • Entandrophragma


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Synonyms

  • Swietenia angolensis Welw. [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma candolleana De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma casimirianum De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma gregoireianum Staner [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma leplaei Verm. [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma macrophyllum A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma pierrei A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma platanoides Vermoesen [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma rederi Harms [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma septentrionale A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma angolense macrophyllum (A.Chev.) Panshin [unknown]

Description

Entandrophragma angolense (also called Angolan Mahogany, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that is native to tropical Africa. It has an upright, arching habit and grows to a height of 15-20 m. It has large, dark green leaves and reddish-brown bark. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Entandrophragma angolense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Entandrophragma angolense are white and yellow in color, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entandrophragma angolense is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and rooted in a sandy soil. Layering is done by burying a mature stem in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.

Where to Find Entandrophragma angolense

Entandrophragma angolense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Entandrophragma angolense FAQ

What is the common name of Entandrophragma angolense?

Angolan Entandrophragma

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Meliaceae

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

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