Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Oos-Afrikaanse mahonie, East African mahogany, Nyasaland mahogany, Red mahogany, White mahogany, Acaujo

Family: Meliaceae (Mahogany)

Distribution: Tropical Africa

IUCN Red list: Vulnerable

Comments: This tree is used for furniture, flooring, panelling and boat building. It is a very suitable tree for these projects because it is resistant to borers, termites and fungal decay. It is tough and saws easily. The bark weathers well, has a bitter taste and is often used to treat common colds.