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Khaya
Also called African Mahogany ا
Khaya is a genus of five large tropical African trees in the mahogany family, Meliaceae, valued for its timber as African mahogany. Members are typically grown as shade or timber trees in warm, frost-free climates rather than as houseplants.
Khaya is a genus of five tree species in the mahogany family Meliaceae. The timber of Khaya is called African mahogany, and is valued as a substitute to American mahogany (of the genus Swietenia).
The timber of Khaya is called "African mahogany", with wood properties generally regarded as the closest to genuine mahogany. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC.
East African Mahogany · African Mahogany · African Mahogany · Senegal mahogany
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