(Fabaceae) is a deciduous, medium to large tree that naturally occurs in eastern and southern Africa. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. The highly figured wood of the Asian species, Afzelia xylocarpa, is sold as ⦠Botanical ⦠Annex. Range. Comments have to be approved before they are shown here. The wood is also good for producing decorative, carved pieces; it was used historically for making traditional Zanzibar-style doors. web interface by Last update on 2019-06-13: Now containing 11906 plants. Although too dense for many local uses, the timber of A. quanzensis is used to make furniture locally in Tanzania. Flora Zambesiaca 3:2. The species is susceptible to fire, which hampers its natural regeneration. A. quanzensis can grow to well over 20 metres in height, although most trees are shorter than this. Similar Woods. Ecology. List of Southern African indigenous trees. Many trees branch low down into 2 or 3 stems and mature specimens typically have a spreading canopy. Although too dense for many local uses, the timber of A. quanzensis is used to make furniture locally in Tanzania. Merbau, Tali Origin. East and West Africa. Species. ^ âProtected Treesâ (PDF). Afzelia quanzensis is sometimes planted as an ornamental shade tree. The Afzelia Quanzensis also provides durability ⦠Reinwardtia 1:64. Other names include pod mahogany, East African Afzelia, and Doussie. Uses. iNaturalist: Afzelia quanzensis IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Afzelia quanzensis JSTOR Plant Science: Afzelia quanzensis Kew Herbarium catalogue: Afzelia quanzensis Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Afzelia quanzensis Plants of the World Online: Afzelia quanzensis Tropicos: Afzelia quanzensis The seeds of A. quanzensis are used to make jewellery and as counters in board games (e.g. with help from Afzelia quanzensis Welw is a valuable timber producing tree species in Africa. Besides these properties, Afzelia quanzensis wood is termite resistant and hence is best used for making bridges, plywoods, boats, ooring, doors, and furniture ⦠Afzelia quanzensis, Afzelia pachyloba. This includes building, plywood, furniture panelling and flooring as well as the traditional treatment characteristics from eye aliments and pneumonia. After ⦠Lock and R.M. Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by Comments: ⦠Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, veneer, flooring, docks, boatbuilding, exterior millwork and construction, turned objects, inlays, and other small specialty wood items. The timber of A. quanzensis is a warm, pink-tinged orange colour which tends to a darkened red with exposure to air. Afzelia quanzensis Fabaceae - Caesalpinioideae Welw. mahogany bean, lucky bean tree, chamfuti, afzelia ECOLOGY A. quanzensis occurs from Somalia in the north to Kwazulu Natal in the south and ⦠The wood is also used as firewood and for charcoal production locally, while the bark can be used to make rope. If you have any useful information about this plant, please leave a comment. Afzelia quanzensis. In medicine, roots The bark was obtained from Afzelia quanzensis tree in are used to treat gonorrhoea, chest pains, kidney problems, Chivi rural district area, Zimbabwe. A study was conducted to evaluate the influence of seed size on seed germination and seedlings quality of Afzelia quanzensis⦠It is valued for joinery and makes attractive doors, window frames and flooring. The flowers are fragrant and add a spicy-sweet smell to the surrounding air. Trade Names. It prefers deep, well-drained, sandy soils, and is also found on termite mounds. http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home, http://en.sl.life.ku.dk/Publikationer/Udgivelser/PopulaerPublikationer.aspx?katid={D28373CC-6EF3-4EF8-B097-6D83FABF209E}&serieid={9F1C3DB1-6E7B-4CF1-AF53-F480B0CB40EF}&sort=title, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. The authors thank the Humboldt Foundation for funding this research through a Georg Forster Research Fellowship (HERMES). In English, this handsome tree is known as a âspectacle caseâ tree, on account of the shape of its fruit. Their roots are used in Tanzania as epilepsy remedy. © 2013 Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative. Pod mahogany tree (Afzelia quanzensis) - an indigenous hardwood harvested for its use in furniture making Lichens on Pod Mahogany Tree, Tembe Elephant Park; KwaZulu Natal, ⦠It is a lowland species that grows well in hot temperatures and sandy soils. Community Based Natural Resources Management. 1976. Afzelia quanzensis Welw is a valuable timber producing tree species in Africa. 2007. The ⦠These seeds are often used in Africa for necklaces and other jewellery. Uses. Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium. Like other Afzelia spp., the wood of Afzelia quanzensis is characterized by an excellent stability with little susceptibility to variations in humidity, small shrinkage . Note sur les genres paléotropicaux, Afzelia, Intsia et Pahudia (Leguminosae-Caesalpinae). Ken Fern, The seeds drop to the ground where their waxy orange cap (aril) is eaten by ants. Afzelia quanzensis, locally known as mkongo (or mbambakofi and similar variations, such as mbambamgofi), is one of 10 hardwood timber species â including mpingo â that are responsibly managed and traded by the rural communities that we support in south-eastern Tanzania. Afzelia is used to make beautiful plank and parquet flooring. See also[edit]. Richard Morris. Eland and grey duiker browse the leaves of the pod mahogany. A study was conducted to evaluate the influence of⦠Expand Various plant parts are used in traditional medicine. The wood is often used as the surface material for outdoor velodromes. The leaves are very glossy, almost evergreen, and are typically made up of 7 or 9 large leaflets. References[edit]. Ajna Fern During the dry season the tree is easily identifiable by the large, very woody, black pods. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. At the start of the short rains in early November, as the tree comes into leaf, A. quanzensis produces green flowers with a reddish coloured upright flag petal and green outer âpetalsâ (sepals). Known Hazards. It is valued for joinery and makes attractive doors, window frames and flooring. The growing area of this wood species extends from Guinea ⦠Common names Mahogany Bean in English Pod Mahogany in English Rhodesian Mahogany in English chamfuta in Swedish pod mahogany in English pod-mahogany in ⦠The light red-brown wood of the pod mahogany is hard and has a good grain. Doussié, Afzelia. This beautiful tree from South Africa can't withstand frost, but it is also attractive as a houseplant for its lovely red-black seeds. These remain on the tree after splitting in two to reveal shiny black seeds which are nearly 3cm long. It is also closely related to merbau (the species is now in the Intsia genus, but was formerly placed in the Afzelia genus). Abstract. Pod mahogany is a medium to large, deciduous tree with a very spreading, often flat crown. Uses: This high-strength and durable timber is used for high-class joinery in both indoor and outdoor applications. Background information describes the miombo woodland resources and use pattern in Mozambique and the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Mozambique. It sands to a smooth finish, stains well, and polishes nicely. Afzelia quanzensisWelw. General Information. iNaturalist: Afzelia quanzensis IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Afzelia quanzensis JSTOR Plant Science: Afzelia quanzensis Kew Herbarium catalogue: Afzelia quanzensis Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Afzelia quanzensis Plants of the World Online: Afzelia quanzensis Tropicos: Afzelia quanzensis The bark was washed ⦠All rights reserved.Site design by ESEA. Like other Afzelia species, the wood has good natural durability; treatment with preservatives is unnecessary, even in permanently humid conditions or in locations where wood-attacking insects are abundant. Chanfuta is also sometimes used in place of muninga (Pterocarpus angolensis) for carvings in places in Africa where the two species are both used ⦠Wood from the tree darkens considerably after it is cut and varies widely in color from a golden-brown to a reddish brown. Leguminosae, R.K. Brummitt, A.C. Chikuni, J.M. ⦠Afzelia quanzensis is a multipurpose tree species and basically the use depends on its strength, durability, stability, and good appearance [ ]. Polhill. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. A. quanzensis is found throughout most of Kilwa District in Tanzania and is widespread in different habitats from Kenya to Angola. List of plant species used by the households of the Mucombedzi and Zangua communities . bao). If you would like to support this site, please consider, Strange and spectacular spring flowers of the Pod Mahogany. Reinwardtia 1:64. Root decoctions or macerations are taken to treat schistosomiasis, stomach ⦠It is especially attractive when used for doors, window frames, floors, and ⦠Its ⦠Afzelia quanzensis is a protected tree in South Africa. Tall specimens grow in some patches of coastal forest and denser miombo woodland, although most trees are shorter and occur along seasonal stream courses. Uses: Handcrafted by: _____ Afzelia Burl Commercial Name: Afzelia Burl Scientific Name: Afzelia quanzensis Other Names: Doussie, Apa, Aligna, Mkora, Mkola, Chanfuta, Mupapa, Pod mahogany, ⦠The database and code is licensed under a Initially this species has smooth, almost pinkish, thin bark; older specimens have thicker tan bark that peels off in large pieces. The seeds are red and black and are used as beads. Community. Elephants eat bark and leaves. 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