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Khaya ivorensis
African Mahogany, Lagos Mahogany
| Species Name | Khaya ivorensis |
|---|---|
| Common Name | African Mahogany, Lagos Mahogany |
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Khaya |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Large deciduous tree up to 60 m tall. Large, rounded crown. Leaves 7-24 cm long, pinnately compound with 4-7 leaflets on each side of the rachis, terminal leaflet absent. Flowers small, c. 4 mm across, cream coloured to white, in branched clusters up to 20 cm long. Fruits are capsules 5-7 cm across, woody, globose, and dehiscing into 5 valves when ripe.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- Western tropical Africa; Gabon, Cameroon, Cote D'lvoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Angola
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Evergreen to moist semi-deciduous forests up to 700 m altitude
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Below 450 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Coastal Fronts
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Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (1)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Vulnerable
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Vulnerable (1)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Vulnerable
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Vulnerable (1)
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- Specimens at Forest Research Institute Malaysia and a forest plantation were tolerant of dry spells.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
- None observed.
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has medicinal properties and is used for timber [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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