Wood species / Trade name:

Khaya, African mahogany, Khaya mahogony, Benin mahogany

Names:

• German: Khaya
• French: Acajou d’Afrique
• Chinese: 桃花芯树杈 / 非洲桃花芯

Botanical name:

Khaya ivorensis, Khaya anthotheca

Character / Color:

Red-brown, mostly plain wood, which can vary in colouring and density. The sapwood is yellowish grey to pink grey and 4 to 6 cm wide. The fresh heartwood is pale pink to light reddish brown. The pores are coarse and scattered. The velvety reddish-brown ground colour with a slight shimmer of gold intensifies the expressiveness and beauty of this wood species.

Main occurence:

Africa

Usage:

Furniture, Interior woodwork, Musical instruments

Availability

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