Khaya - Wikipedia
WEBKhaya 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). [1]
African Mahogany - The Wood Database
WEBAfrican mahogany (Khaya ivorensis) Common Name (s): African mahogany, khaya, acajou d’Afrique. Scientific Name: Khaya spp., (primarily A. anthotheca and A. ivorensis; see notes below) Distribution: Tropical Africa. Tree Size: 100-200 ft (30-60 m) tall, 3 …
African Mahogany Vs Genuine Mahogany: A Comprehensive …
WEBJun 30, 2023 · Both African and Genuine Mahogany are versatile wood species with a wide range of applications. African Mahogany is commonly used in furniture making, cabinetry, and veneer production, while Genuine Mahogany is favored for high-end furniture, musical instruments, boat building, and carving.
Khaya senegalensis - Wikipedia
WEBKhaya senegalensis is a species of tree in the Meliaceae family that is native to Africa. Common names include African mahogany, dry zone mahogany, Gambia mahogany, khaya wood, Senegal mahogany, cailcedrat, acajou, djalla, and bois rouge.
Mahogany - African Lumber - Rare Woods USA
WEBAfrican Mahogany is a wood that continues to grow in popularity — so much so that this new millennium has seen its various species be replanted into tropical regions in Central America, as well as becoming a contemporary plantation roster addition.
Khaya ivorensis - Wikipedia
WEBKhaya ivorensis, also called African mahogany or Lagos mahogany, is a tall forest tree with a buttressed trunk in the family Meliaceae. It is found in Angola , Cameroon , Côte d'Ivoire , Gabon , Ghana , Liberia , and Nigeria where it …
Understanding African Mahogany Species Variation | Hardwood …
WEBAfrican Mahogany is a tough wood to get a handle on because it is conglomerate product. Many different species are labeled and sold as “African Mahogany.” The problem is that each one of these species has a different density, color, hardness, and working properties.
African Mahogany Overview - Bell Forest Products
WEBAfrican Mahogany lumber, turning wood, hobby wood and instrument wood. Our facility produces Birdseye Maple Lumber, Curly Maple (Tiger Maple) Lumber and we stock over 70 species of exotic wood.
African Mahogany Hardwood Identification Guide - Baird …
WEBThe sapwood of African mahogany is clearly distinct from its heartwood and is a white or yellowish color. Freshly-cut santos mahogany heartwood is reddish brown in color. While there is a slight variation in coloring between boards, there may be darker spots that resemble a deep red or purple.
African mahogany - Canadian Woodworking
WEBJul 15, 2024 · African mahogany (aka 'Khaya') is perhaps the most common substitute for Cuban mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni), the most celebrated and revered cabinet and furniture wood in the world.