Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
delevoyi
ID:
668886

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Sci. Bruxelles, Sér. B 47: 78 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668218



Common Names

  • Delevoyi Mahogany
  • Delevoyi Teak
  • African Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Entandrophragma lucens Hoyle [unknown]

Description

Entandrophragma delevoyi (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central and West Africa. It has a straight trunk and can reach up to 30 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong-shaped and have a dark green hue. Its flowers are small and yellow in color. It is typically found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Entandrophragma delevoyi 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 delevoyi 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 delevoyi 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 delevoyi

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

Entandrophragma delevoyi FAQ

What is the common name of Entandrophragma delevoyi?

African mahogany

What is the growth rate of Entandrophragma delevoyi?

Moderate to fast

What are the characteristics of Entandrophragma delevoyi?

It has a straight, cylindrical trunk and a dense, round crown of foliage

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