Taxonomy
Current Name: Khaya grandifoliola
Authority: C. DC.
Family/Genus: Meliaceae - Khaya
Synonym(s)
Khaya dawei Stapf ex Broun & Massey
Khaya grandis Stapf
Khaya kerstinggi Engl.
Khaya punchii Stapf
Common Names
big-leaf mahogany, Benin wood, African mahogany, heavy African mahogany,
Wood Density (in Kg/m3)
| Low | Medium | High | Moisture Content (%) | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 460 | 800 | 950 | 12 | - | Prosea 5(3) p:310 |
| - | 730 | - | 12 | Africa | PROSEA Timber Tree, CD ROM series, ETI Biodiversity Center, World Biodiversity Databases; Forestry Compendium, CAB International |