Common Name: Mountain Mahogany

General Information

Mountain mahogany is a deciduous tree; it can grow from 3 - 30 metres tall. The straight bole sometimes branches from around 2 metres, at other times it can be unbranched for several metres; it is up to 150cm in diameter. The bark is thick and rough, flaking in large irregular scales to expose a buff undersurface[, , ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood and materials . The good quality wood can be used for furniture and cabinet making, but supplies are too limited for it to be of much economic importance[].
Unlike other members of the genus, which provide a commercial source of mahogany, this species is generally too rare for more than limited exploitation. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, S. Africa.

Habitat

A large, emergent tree of scattered occurrence occurring in river valleys and open woodland on rocky slopes or kopjes[]. Elevations from 60 - 662 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	18.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Usually found in the wild in sandy or rocky soils[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The bark has shown in-vitro antiplasmodial activity[].

Other Uses

The bark has been used for dyeing and tanning[].

The reddish brown or dark brown wood is moderately heavy. It is locally in demand for furniture making, cabinet work and canoes, but supply is limited[].

Propagation

Seed -

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