Khaya nyasica - Red mahogany

Description and Uses

Khaya nyasica (Red mahogany) is a tropical tree from East Africa . It is mainly grown for its timber crops , which have a no shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; timber, fuel, ornamental, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 100 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Khaya nyasica has a lifespan of 400 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 58 meters tall with a crown of 25 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Khaya nyasica has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by insects. Khaya nyasica is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Khaya nyasica thrives in an altitude of 2 to 1000 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 8°C; optimally between 18 - 28°C. The optimal rainfall is 1400 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 600 - 1600mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Khaya nyasica is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are intermediate and can be stored for 14 months. There are approximative 59000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed:

• (1) Store harvested seeds in water or in the fruit at room temperature
• (2) Soak the seeds overnight in warm water before sowing.
• (3) press the seeds twice its size in the soil soil.