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African mahogany

Afzelia africana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Afzelia

About

Afzelia africana (also called Afzelia, Lenke, Lengue, Apa, or Doussi) is a tree species in the Fabaceae family. It occurs in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, and Uganda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African mahogany?
The scientific name of African mahogany is Afzelia africana.
What is the conservation status of African mahogany?
The African mahogany has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does African mahogany belong to?
African mahogany belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does African mahogany belong to?
African mahogany belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does African mahogany belong to?
African mahogany belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does African mahogany belong to?
African mahogany belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does African mahogany belong to?
African mahogany belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does African mahogany belong to?
African mahogany belongs to the genus Afzelia.