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🌳 Scientific Classification
• Common Name: African Mahogany
• Genus: Khaya
• Main Species:
• Khaya ivorensis (most commercially used)
• Khaya senegalensis
• Khaya anthotheca
• Khaya grandifoliola
🌍 Origin
• Native to tropical regions of West and Central Africa
• Countries: Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Uganda

🪵 Wood Characteristics

Feature
Description
Color
Light to dark reddish-brown; darkens with age
Grain
Interlocked or straight; gives a shimmering, ribbon-like figure when quartersawn
Texture
Medium to coarse
Luster
High natural luster
Weight
Medium density; ~35–45 lbs/ft³ (560–720 kg/m³)
Hardness (Janka)
~830–1,070 lbf (depending on species)


🛠️ Working Properties
• Machining: Easy to machine, but interlocked grain can cause tearout
• Gluing: Bonds well
• Nailing/Screwing: Accepts fasteners well
• Finishing: Takes stain and polish beautifully

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🧱 Durability
• Rot Resistance: Moderate to good (depending on species)
• Termite Resistance: Generally good
• Weather Resistance: Fair – better with protective finishes

🪑 Common Uses
• Furniture and cabinetry
• Interior joinery
• Veneers and paneling
• Boatbuilding
• Musical instruments
• Doors and window frames


🌱 Sustainability
• Some Khaya species are under pressure due to over-harvesting
• FSC-certified African Mahogany is available
• Plantation-grown Khaya senegalensis is becoming more common


🔁 Comparison to Genuine Mahogany

Feature
African Mahogany
Genuine (Honduran) Mahogany
Botanical Genus
Khaya spp.
Swietenia macrophylla
Color
Often redder, more varied
More uniform golden/reddish brown
Grain
More interlocked
Straighter and more consistent
Price
Generally more affordable
More expensive due to rarity