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Recognising a need for action in the face of what was then called global warming, ms park began fundraising to plant trees in schools in johannesburg. A very detailed booklet, produced in pdf format on the internet, giving information on around 100 species of trees. The plant list includes 42 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus afzelia. Five 5 different one year old tree species seedlings were used for the study. One of the common names is also pod mahogany, adding to the confusion surrounding the name mahogany.

Plants profile for afzelia africana african mahogany. Sprays of pinkishred flowers appear in early summer, followed by large, woody pods with attractive seeds. Fruit tree care can be very complex and intricate at times. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. E composto por 42 especies descritas e desta apenas 12 aceites. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. The water, far denser than the air, buoyed the plant body. Tree clusters contained from 2 to 4 individuals, and we estimate that trees within these clusters are related as slightly less than halfsibs, on average r0. Afzelia africana is a multipurpose tree suitable for use in agroforestry systems. It is mostly used for its highgrade timber but has good potential to provide.

Among these plants, was afzelia africana which is a tree 33 m high savannahs, rainforests, edges, dry forests and hills. This entry was posted in environmental laws and legislation in south africa and tagged protected trees, protected trees list, south africa. It is commonly found in the form of a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch that is filled with small knots from dormant buds. The materials were collected from tree species growing in the natural forest reserve in the savanna area at oke awon, near jebba, kwara state latitude 9,3on, longitude 4. Afzelia quanzensis plantinfo everything and anything. Afzelia populations, a poorly known timber tree species complex from african tropical forests ffiigg22flowers of flowers of ssaavvaannaaand rainforest and rainforest afzelia dense humid tropical forests dhtf represent the most diverse terrestrial ecosystems on. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest against the sweet earths flowing breast. Afzelia quanzensis is a multipurpose tree species and basically the use depends on its strength, durability, stability, and good appearance. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Bright side collected photos of some of the most uniquely strange and stunning trees on the planet. Fraxinus excelsior the leaves are compound and pinnate. The lumber from this tree is used to make furniture, boats, and in house construction, flooring and paneling.

As earlier pointed out, the insidious domination and preference of other introduced tropical fruit tree species. Grain is interlocked with a uniform medium to coarse texture. Pdf on a species complex, afzelia, in african forests of. Afzelia africana in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.

Feb 2020 trees4zambia stock list gives numbers sizes and prices. Not only does reforestation revitalize dry arid soil and provide a substantial oxygen supply, but it directly benefits locals living in the area by providing wood for fuel, food, and fodder for livesto read more. In moroccan folk tales, it is used to prevent hypertension, while the nomadic desert bedouin tribe have used it to. Treatment consists of using the decoction of afzelia africana leaves as a drink 9. Creeper grasses palm shrub succulent tree category common name genus. The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 686. Afzelia africana is a medium to large deciduous tree up to 40 m high. Height in this table of height records in africa only height measurements made by laser like eg.

In subsaharan africa, extraction for daily livelihood needs often results in uncontrolled exploitation of bark and leaves of valuable medicinal and fodder trees. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. Effect of seed size of afzelia quanzensis on germination and. On a species complex, afzelia, in african forests of economic and ecological interest article pdf available in biotechnology, agronomy, society and environment 182.

Besides these properties, afzelia quanzensis wood is termite resistant and hence is best used for making bridges, plywoods, boats, flooring, doors, and furniture 1, 2. Comparative analysis of wood properties of afzelia. Impact of bark and foliage harvesting on fruit production of. Appropriate selection of mother tree mother trees shall be selected in the natural forest or forest plantation, because the seeds from trees that grow alone mostly have disease, slow development and bad shape. Media in category afzelia xylocarpa the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. Pdf this article is a synthesis of all knowledges about this species. This species occurs in angola, central african republic, cameroon, congo, gabon, nigeria, uganda and. Density and shrinkage properties of apa afzelia africana sm. These are primarily included because names of species rank are synonyms. Uses and economic benefits for people ui 1 mtacacia lahai this document is a working paper. Preliminary investigation on flowering and fruiting. They were planted on the field in a completely random design and then replicated. Although it is a widespread species it has declined in population numbers. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about afzelia species, tindalo tree afzelia rhomboidea supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden.

Paired leaflets with untoothed edges on a green stalk. Members are characterized by alternate paripinnate leaves with usually opposite leaflets. Reaches best development on moist sites with heights of 80 to 120 ft and clear boles 30 to 50 ft. Sizeup search for overhead hazards debris falling from above causes over onehalf of all felling accidents practice watching overhead while cutting occasionally glance at the saw, kerf, and top of the tree check for snags standing dead or dying tree snags may fall at any time due to wind or vibration from a felled tree cut any snags in the felling area first. The genus afzelia was named in honour of adam afzelius of uppsala, who lived in somalia. Woodlumber from the afzelia xylocarpa is also known as rosewood, siamese rosewood, blackwood, and afzelia xylay, and sometimes is called teak. Because this wood is relatively hard, all tooling for its machining must be appropriate and cutting edges sharp and angled properly. Use patterns, use values and management of afzelia africana sm. This tree also has a deep taproot that serves as their way to survive in a dry climate. Mar 05, 20 we also have thailand tropical hardwood, forest wood and rare wood for seeds and seedlings saplings available as. Afzelia, aligna, apa, azza, beyo, bolengo, doussie, kpendei, lingue, mbanga, meli, mkola, mussacosa, nkokongo, papao, pauconta, uvala, white afzelia. It documents information forming part of a larger study and informs interested persons about work in progress. Afzelia species are used primarily for wood, though some species also have medicinal uses.

For example, all bing cherry trees are genetically identical to the same tree that was discovered 100 years ago. The plants database includes the following 3 species of afzelia. In 1998 it was reassessed and reclassified as vulnerable on the iucn red list of species due to the threat of overexploitation for timber on the international market. As an example, the unit also covers a case study of tree propagation research. This strongly aromatic and greyish dwarf shrub is native to north africa and has been used in the region for thousands of years. Afzelia africana population structures were studied using several parameters including basal area, tree height, density of successive diameter classes, and size class slope. It can grow up to grow up to 18 m tall and live up to 200 years. Of course this inventory contains only tree records as far as they are registered on this site. Sclerocarya birrea, the marula tree used for wood, bark, and fruit.

The tap root can grow up to 60 m, allowing it to access deep ground. It is the most valuable in terms of economic importance among the occurring. Pdf on jan 1, 2014, thembinkosi mathowa and others published influence of different potting media on the growth of pod mahogany afzelia quanzensis seedlings find, read and cite all the. Tree atlas of namibia national botanic research institute, windhoek page 209. The two species are difficult to separate by leaf, they are very similar. Two of the species tectona grandis and gmelina arborea are exotic while the other three species khaya senegalensis, khaya grandifolia and afzelia africana are native to nigeria. Trees by philolexian alfred joyce kilmer cc 08 i think that i shall never see a poem lovely as a tree. Since the whole subject of agroforestry tree propagation is partly seen in the context of ongoing research in this area, the last unit of the course covers both general and specific experimental design concepts and principles as applied to tree propagation experiments. As a result of this, every specific variety of apple or fruit is genetically identical to a mother tree that was discovered in the past. The early aquatic plants required few modifications for structural support or water and nutrient absorption, since the surrounding water fulfilled their needs. Afzelia xylocarpa is a deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. These are primarily included because names of species rank are synonyms of accepted infraspecific names.

The specific name quanzensis refers to the cuanza river in angola, where the tree was first found afzelia quanzensis is a member the subfamily caesalpinioideae the bauhinia subfamily. The pod contains about 6 12 elliptical, long shaped glossy black seeds with cap like waxy orange aril which are released, if not harvested, by explosive mechanism. How to prepare and grow seedlings of afzelia xylocarpa youtube. Curved trees were chosen for the ships frames and timbers. Afzelia africana is not the most important afzelia species for the international timber market. The highlyfigured wood of the asian species, afzelia xylocarpa, is sold as afzelia xylay. This tree is the source of highly prized afzelia xlay burl, which has brought the tree to near extinction, classified as critically endangered by iucn red list. Privacy policy about wikipedia disclaimers contact wikipedia developers statistics.

The plant list includes a further 4 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus afzelia. Trees for africa tfa was founded as a voluntary association by jeunesse park in november 1990. Thus, afzelia wood will be a promising tree species for timber utilization. Afzelia bipindensis harms is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus afzelia family leguminosae. The timber is most commonly traded under the collective name doussie, as well as under name afzelia. At tentree, were focused on more than just planting trees. Afzelia xylocarpa makha tree, cambodia beng tree pfaf plant. Trees of africa tree species native to the diverse ecoregions of africa subcategories. Maerua cafra, common bushcherry, gewone witbos and maerua angolensis beadbean tree, knoppiesboontjieboom. The species, afzelia africana sm counter wood tree understudy is commonly found in the savanna fringing forests and drier parts of the forest region in nigeria 1. It has been considered to be vulnerable because of pressure put by wood. Dy phon, 2000, dictionary of plants used in cambodia.

Yellow andor brown heartwood deposits are likely to be present. Euclea pseudebenus or ebony tree or also known as true tree is a tree that usually grows up to approximately 10 feet. Afzelia africana smith caesalpiniaceae is a perennial tree which occurs in many parts of africa where it is used as food and widely employed in traditional medicine practice. In very large specimens the trunk to grow to 2m in diameter. Afzelia africana is a deciduous tree growing to 8 m 26ft by 10 m 32ft at a medium rate. Ministry of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, 1986, decision no. Afzelia africana african mahogany pfaf plant database. A tree that looks at god all day, and lifts her leafy arms to pray.

Pdf influence of different potting media on the growth. Please check with your state or local extension service to ensure registration status. Afzelia e um genero botanico pertencente a familia fabaceae. In the section ecological and evolutionary classification, it is pointed out that land plants are descended from aquatic plants. Inkehli is a protected tree in south africa see also. The result of the analysis of variance anova shows that there is significant difference betweendensity of the trees and their sections at 5% level of probability p tree. Afzelia pachyloba, afzelia bipindensis, afzelia bella and afzelia africana. Heterospecific tree density and environmental factors. It is made available in limit number for comment and discussion. Provided by ars systematic botany and mycology laboratory. Bole of girth to 3 m, buttressed and seldom over 16 m long, of soudanian savanna and fringing forest from casamance senegal to s nigeria, and across central africa to su. Ihlene ndebele mugogoma shona mugoriondo shona mujarakamba shona mukamba shona mungwingwi shona pod mahogany english umkamba ndebele. The building of a reconstructed 9thcentury arab merchantman, the jewel of muscat, required thirtyeight tons of afzelia africana wood, which was supplied from ghana.

In the wild, large specimens have been over harvested and are becoming rare. Afzelia bipindensis common name apa is an economic species of tropical forest tree in the. Afzelia xylocarpa makha tree or cambodia beng tree is a large tropical deciduous tree that can grow to 30m. Afzelia quanzensis is a very attractive, mediumsized, deciduous tree, with bright green leaves that turn to an attractive yellowish colour in autumn. However, overharvesting of bark and foliage can reduce fruit production and threaten reproduction. A large tree, commonly to 15 m tall, but sometimes in damper localities up to 30 m. Click on a letter below to take you to the first species whose name begins with that letter. The species tested were the overexploited afzelia quanzensis, important for timber and carvings of sculptures and utensils. Its wood is often mixed with that of more commonly traded species such as afzelia bipindensis harms and afzelia pachyloba harms, and traded as doussie, for which cameroon is the main exporting country. Acacia erioloba, known as the giraffe thorn or camel thorn tree, is the most recognizable tree in the kalahari desert and elsewhere in angola, botswana, mozambique, namibia, south africa, zambia, and zimbabwe. African oak afzelia africana is a wild plant which belongs to the family leguminoceae and ceasalpinoceae sub family enwere, 1998. Afzelia africana was used in the middle ages for ship building.

We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Look for acorns on the tree and on the ground under the tree. Afzelia, apa, azza, beyo, chanfuta, chanfuti, doussie, mahogany bean, mbambakofi, mkehli, mkola, mkora, peulmahonia, pod mahogany. The hardwood species utilized in the study comprised of anogeissus leiocarpus d. Sixteen local species are tested in monoculture and over a gradient of functional diversity 2, 4, 8, 16. Ectomycorrhizas and putative ectomycorrhizal fungi of afzelia. For more multimedia, look at afzelia on wikimedia commons. All tree organs were traditionally used in 10 medical prescriptions to cure about 20 diseases. Vegetative tree propagation in agroforestry training. For more multimedia, look at afzelia africana on wikimedia commons. See status, confidence level, source for definitions. Such uncontrolled tree felling may be due to domesticate needs as fuel woods, charcoal production, livestock feeds, land clearing of site for building construction and or intensive agricultural activities, especially crop production. Well i am a simple person who got involved in fighting environmental issues some 17 years ago. This tree has a dense and dark heartwood, which varies from black to dark brown, and is commonly found in africa.

Afzelia the wood database lumber identification hardwood. In tunisia, it is used to treat hypertension, diabetes, bronchitis and neuralgias, while herbal teas made from the bark are used as antibacterial agents. Its upright crown also complements its beauty, and the somewhat drooping branches resemble a eucalypt from a distance. This study evaluates the impact of combined bark and foliage harvesting on the performance of fruit production of afzelia africana in. The tree has an attractive timber used for ornamental woodturning, pens, knife handles, carvings, and musical instruments. Learning about fruit tree care is essential for any gardener wishing to produce healthy, quality fruit. The tree is also harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. Khorn, s, 2002, distribution of selected tree species for gene conservation in cambodia. We tested for individual effects of abiotic mound density, soil type, and terrain slope and biotic heterospecific tree density factors on the species population structure. Jul 02, 2012 in this video, thongyod shows us how to prepare seeds of afzelia xylocarpa at the forest restoration research units community nursery in ban mae sa mai, northern thailand. The thirteen species all are trees, native to tropical africa or asia uses. A comprehensive historical analysis of the origin and use of tree graphs and the method of trees in the work of the american logician, charles s. Afzelia xylocarpa kurz craib teak, black wood, siamese.