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Khaya senegalensis
Dry Zone Mahogany, Senegal Mahogany, African Mahogany, Senegal Khaya, Bisselon
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| Species Name | Khaya senegalensis |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Dry Zone Mahogany, Senegal Mahogany, African Mahogany, Senegal Khaya, Bisselon |
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Khaya |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Large tree growing up to 30 m tall with a large and round crown. Evergreen or sometimes deciduous in drier climates. Leaves up to 25 cm long, pinnately compound with 3-6 leaflets on each side of the rachis, terminal leaflet absent. Flowers small, c. 1 cm across, cream coloured to white, in branched clusters to 20 cm long. Fruits are capsules, 4-6 cm across, woody, globose, and dehiscing into 4 valves when ripe.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- Senegal to Sudan and Uganda
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Riverine forests and higher rainfall savannah woodlands
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 1800 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Coastal Fronts
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (1)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Vulnerable
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Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (1)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
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Critically Endangered (0)
Regionally Extinct (0)
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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?
Yes
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No (0)
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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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No (1)
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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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High (1)
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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High (1)
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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No (1)
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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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?
Yes
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- Native to Africa. [1]
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 in urban areas were tolerant of water absence.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Appears to not tolerate storm conditions due to improper planting. Proper planting and maintenance can rectify this issue.
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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?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Susceptible to a bacterial disease caused by X. khayae sp. nov., which results in rough scabby leaf spots and knobby stem cankers. The sapwood is prone to long-horn beetle and powder-post beetle attacks. It does not do well in plantations often due to attacks from the shoot borer Hypsipyla robusta. However, a plantation context is specific and may not apply to urban trees, especially since misshapen trees have no timber value. [1]
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- Susceptible to a bacterial disease caused by X. khayae sp. nov., which results in rough scabby leaf spots and knobby stem cankers. The sapwood is prone to long-horn beetle and powder-post beetle attacks. It does not do well in plantations often due to attacks from the shoot borer Hypsipyla robusta. However, a plantation context is specific and may not apply to urban trees, especially since misshapen trees have no timber value. [2]
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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