African Mahogany

Location in MGP:

Common Name: African Mahogany

Scientific Name: Khaya senegalensis

Points of Interest:

African Mahogany has been planted extensively throughout Singapore as a shade and avenue tree, in parks and along major roads. 

The wood is highly valued, but it is slightly toxic and contact with the sawdust may cause skin irritation or inflammation. 

Its timber is widely used to manufacture furniture, flooring, and to build boats and decorative veneers. Tannin, which is used for treating leather, can be extracted from the bark.

 (National Parks Board, 2009)

African Mahogany

Trunk

Leaves

Close-up of the leaves

Close-up of the leaves

Reference:

National Parks Board. (2009). Trees of Our Garden City: A Guide to the Common Trees of Singapore. Singapore: National Parks Board.