What is the common name for Afzelia africana?

African mahogany

Where does Afzelia wood come from?

Africa
The majority of the species come from Africa, but Asia also utilizes Afzelia species for lumber. However, the IUCN classifies several species in the genera as vulnerable due to exploitation, with the most notable inclusion (listed as endangered) being the Asian species Afzelia xylocarpa.

Where does Afzelia grow?

Afzelia africana is widespread from the West Coast of Africa (Senegal) to East Africa, including Sudan, Uganda and Congo (Ecocrop, 2018; Gérard et al., 2011; Brenan, 1967). Afzelia africana is found in wooded savannah, dense dry forests, and dense semi-deciduous forests in moister areas.

What is akparata in english?

Akparata powder (Mahogany seed) is a famous thickener used in traditional soups and is a favourite of Enugu indigenes, Eastern Nigeria.

What can you do with Afzelia africana leaves?

Afzelia africana leaves, fruits and seeds are browsed by wildlife animals, and many parts of the tree are edible. The leaves can be cooked and used as vegetables while young leaves are mixed with ground cereals before cooking. The flowers are used as condiment in sauces and the seed aril is reported to be sweet.

How big does an Afzelia africana tree get?

Afzelia africana Sm. ex Pers. is a tropical African tree, medium to large, deciduous, up to 40 m high. It is mostly used for its high-grade timber but has good potential to provide fodder for livestock and food. Afzelia africana is a multipurpose tree suitable for use in agroforestry systems.

Why is the Afzelia africana a vulnerable tree?

Afzelia africana is a multipurpose tree suitable for use in agroforestry systems. It has been considered to be vulnerable because of pressure put by wood exploitation but also because of poor regeneration of stands due to browsing animals or intensive lopping.

What kind of habitat does fzelia Africana live in?

A fzelia africana is found in wooded savannah, dense dry forests, and dense semi-deciduous forests in moister areas. It is found from sea level up to 1370 m where annual rainfall is (900-) 1200-1800 mm and where annual average temperature ranges from 20 to 35ºC.