FAMILY NAME Afzelia bipindensis, Afzelia pachyloba, Afzelia africana and Afzelia quanzensis of the Family Leguminosae . Synonyms: See "Status", "Confidence level", "Source" for definitions. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 43. ); peulmahonie (Afr. 2020. Family: - Synonym: - Botanical Pronunciation: - kofi); Tongan (mupapa); Trade name (mahogany bean,lucky bean tree,chamfuti,afzelia); Zulu (umShamfuthi,iNkehli,umHlavusi) BOTANIC DESCRIPTION Afzelia quanzensis is a deep-rooted, deciduous tree, 4-24 (35 max.) Drummond, R.B. Accessed: 2020 Sep 08. One of the common names is also "pod mahogany", adding to the confusion surrounding the name mahogany. Leaves paripinnate with 4-6 pairs of (sub)opposite leaflets. It is reported to be pH-balanced and non-corrosive, making it suitable for use with antiques and other delicate objects (though care should be taken to avoid excessive moisture or humidity as some colored heartwood extractives are water-soluble). (2007). Comments: Sometimes marketed with an alternate spelling “chamfuta”—this Afzelia species shares the same properties that make the other woods in the genus so popular. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. Common names. International Plant Names Index. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. (2002). FYI: I receive a commission on sales generated through links to Amazon, eBay, etc. (1967). Published on the internet. Namely, excellent dimensional stability, and excellent rot resistance. 1976. Drummond, R.B. Distribution: Eastern Africa to South Africa, Average Dried Weight: 52.1 lbs/ft3 (835 kg/m3), Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .70, .84, Modulus of Rupture: 15,810 lbf/in2 (109.0 MPa), Elastic Modulus: 1,704,000 lbf/in2 (11.75 GPa), Crushing Strength: 9,570 lbf/in2 (66.0 MPa). Distribution: Eastern Africa to South Africa. SABONET 14 Page 174. appears in other Kew resources: IPNI - The International Plant Names Index ... (1969). ); Mbamba-Kofi, Mkumbakusi (Swahili); afzelia, chamfuti (trade names). Other Common Names: Afzelia, Apa, Azza, Beyo, Chanfuta, Chanfuti, Doussie, Mahogany bean, Mbambakofi, Mkehli, Mkola, Mkora, Peulmahonia, Pod mahogany Prices should be moderate for an imported hardwood. Some Trees, Shrubs and Lianes of Southern Rhodesia. Coates Palgrave, K. et al. Afzelia quanzensis - flowering tree.jpg 1,024 × 683; 216 KB. Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. (1972). Mapaura, A. Tree Atlas of Namibia National Botanic Research Institute, Windhoek Page 209. Pages 61 - 65. as Afzelia cuanzensis (Includes a picture). Page 238. Pricing/Availability: Rarely exported to North America, chanfuta is sometimes exported to Europe, but is mainly used locally (especially in Mozambique). *Miller, R. B. Afzelia petersiana Klotzsch. (2007), Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. (eds) (2004). Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium. These seeds are often used in Africa for necklaces and other jewellery. Umkamba (Ndebele). Jacobsen, W.B.G. Setshogo, M.P. Tolerates salt-laden winds. Reinwardtia 1:64. Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2) Pages 63 - 65. Mugogoma (Shona) Click on each image to see a larger version and details of the record, Click on each item to see an explanation of that item (Note: opens a new window), Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Workability: Generally considered somewhat difficult to work on account of its interlocked grain, causing tearout during machining operations. & Timberlake, J. (2004). & Mannheimer, C.A. is an accepted name This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus Afzelia (family Leguminosae). Chanfuta is also sometimes used in place of muninga (Pterocarpus angolensis) for carvings in places in Africa where the two species are both used commercially. Lookalikes/Substitutes: Chanfuta is very similar to other species of Afzelia. Allergies/Toxicity: Although there are no reports on chanfuta in particular, other species in the Afzelia  genus have been reported to cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, as well as sneezing. Siebert, S. & Mössmer, M. (Editors) (2002). Images: Drag the slider up/down to toggle between raw and finished wood. Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. & Polhill, R.M. (Includes a picture). Germplasm Resources Information Network - (GRIN) [Online Database]. Afzelia quanzensis. Synonyms: Intsia quanzensis (Welw.) I've only seen this once before but could not manage to buy any of it. (2005). Native Introduced Native and Introduced. Afzelia africana African mahogany Afzelia bella pretty afzelia Afzelia quanzensis pod mahogany Legal Status. Kuntze. (Includes a picture). & Polhill, R.M. Afzelia quanzensis is a member the subfamily Caesalpini-oideae (the Bauhinia subfamily). Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, veneer, flooring, docks, boatbuilding, exterior millwork and construction, turned objects, inlays, and other small specialty wood items. Afzelia attenuata Klotzsch. Color tends to darken with age. The wood, known as Chamfute, is hard and durable. Leaflets oblong-elliptic, 3-9 cm long, dark green above paler below, leathery; margin entire with a yellow rim. The wood is often used as the surface material for outdoor velodromes. Kirkia 10(1) Page 243. From Somalia to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The tree is threatened by illegal cutting for wood carvings. (This is a monthly update, and your email will be kept private.). Distribution and habitat Natural distribution in eastern and southern Africa in … Fruit a large flattened pod, thickly woody, 10-17 cm, splitting to reveal large, shiny black seeds with a bright red aril. Janka Hardness: 1,850 lb f … Vernacular/common names: lucky bean tree, pod mahogany (Eng. Shrinkage: Radial: 3.3%, Tangential: 4.8%. National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. C oastweek -- Colourful pod of Afzelia quanzensis common to Africa. The influence of copper content of the soil on trees and shrubs of Molly South Hill, Mangula Kirkia 6(1) Pages 63 - 84. Note sur les genres paléotropicaux, Afzelia, Intsia et Pahudia (Leguminosae-Caesalpinae). Engl. Afzelia. Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, veneer, flooring, docks, boatbuilding, exterior millwork and construction, turned objects, inlays, and other small specialty wood items. Mujarakamba (Shona) Afzelia quanzensis Name Synonyms Afrafzelia quanzensis (Welw.) Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Copyright © 2008-2020 Eric Meier | All Rights Reserved, botanically related to other  true mahoganies. It is also closely related to merbau (the species is now in the Intsia genus, but was formerly placed in the Afzelia genus). Afzelia quanzensis Welw. “Fluorescent woods of the world.” A Guide More Useful Woods of the World (2007): 289. Common name: Pod mahogany Origin: South Africa Description: This beautiful tree from South Africa can't withstand frost, but it is also attractive as a houseplant for its lovely red-black seeds. Curtis, B.A. Common Poisonous Plants of East Africa; White, F. (1962). Arrangement: solitary and radial multiples, Parenchyma: vasicentric, lozenge, winged, confluent, and marginal. (Includes a picture). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 3. Photo: Bart WurstenMalilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Photo: Rob BurrettNear Whitewaters, Matobo National Park. Identification: See the article on Hardwood Anatomy for definitions of endgrain features. Biegel, H.M. (1977). The record derives from ILDIS (data supplied on 2010-07-14) which reports it as an accepted name (record 695 ). (One study* reported that of 13 samples of chanfuta, only five were weakly fluorescent, with the others being non-fluorescent.). A list of Rhodesian Legumes. & Schmidt, E. (2018), Mapaura, A. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. 3. Afzelia quanzensis. Average Dried Weight: 52.1 lbs/ft 3 (835 kg/m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC):.70, .84. Prain (1961). Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Are Rosewoods (and Bubinga) really banned by CITES? Research Report No. 37. Common Name(s): Chanfuta, pod mahogany. A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Slow growing. Afzelia quanzensis - flowering tree (5260223657).jpg 1,026 × 771; 334 KB. Color/Appearance: Heartwood is golden to reddish brown. Pierre. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published online. The Plants Database includes the following 3 species of Afzelia . Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Pahudia quanzensis (Welw.) Mugoriondo (Shona) Bark greyish-brown, flaking, leaving pale patches. Page 19. Strugnell, A.M. (2006). The wood also has a mahogany-like appearance, and is sometimes called pod mahogany (or even Rhodesian mahogany)—though it is not botanically related to other  true mahoganies in the Meliaceae family. Show All Show Tabs pod mahogany General Information; Symbol: AFQU ... or see all the Afzelia thumbnails at the Plants Gallery ©Mark W. Skinner. Afzelia quanzensis : Source: Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), 2007 - 2011, database (version 2011) Acquired: 2011 : Notes: USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Kuntze Pahudia attenuata (Klotzsch) Prain Pahudia quanzensis (Welw.) The timber is most commonly traded under the collective name "doussie", as well as under name "afzelia". Kuntze Pahudia quangensis sensu Eyles : Common names: Ihlene (Ndebele) Mugogoma (Shona) Mugoriondo (Shona) Mujarakamba (Shona) Mukamba (Shona) Mungwingwi (Shona) Pod mahogany (English) Umkamba (Ndebele) Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. Watch video of wood finish being applied. The seeds are red and black and are used as beads. (1975). Timberlake, J.R. & Childes, S.L. Tree Size: 66-82 ft (20-25 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter. Intsia quanzensis (Welw.) Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, and is reported by the IUCN as being a species of least concern. Pierre, Afzelia attenuata Klotzsch, Afzelia petersiana Klotzsch, Intsia quanzensis (Welw.) Botswana, Chobe National Park. Comments: Sometimes sold under the name doussie, afzelia has been compared to both mahogany and teak for its favorable appearance, durability, and stability. Family: Fabaceae. Accessed Sep 08 2020. Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. Prain Homonyms Afzelia quanzensis Welw. (Includes a picture). Trees of Central Africa National Publications Trust, Salisbury. (eds) (2004), Siebert, S. & Mössmer, M. (Editors) (2002), Ihlene (Ndebele) Biodiversity of the Four Corners Area: Technical Reviews Volume Two (Chapter 5-15) Appendix 5-1: Plant Checklist Occasional Publications in Biodiversity 15 Page 208. ); iNkehli (Zulu); Mambakofi (Swahili) SA Tree No: 207 & Timberlake, J. Well defined sapwood is a pale yellowish white. The wood also has a pronounced dulling effect on cutters. Pod mahogany (English) Pages 17 - 18. Forest Flora of Northern Rhodesia. Common names: pod mahogany, lucky bean tree ( Eng. Reference page. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. Sabonet Report no. Afzelia quanzensis in Kew Science Plants of the World online. (1956). When I inquired, the log buyer said he had found some a long time ago and none since then. After the green-red flowers, brown woody pods are formed, each containing about 10 seeds. Afrafzelia quanzensis (Welw.) These quilted Afzelia wood veneer sheets are unique and quite beautiful. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 61. Mukamba (Shona) (2005). Medium-sized to large deciduous tree. Southern African Plant Red Data Lists. A handsome tree with a spreading crown. Golding, J.S. Pod mahogany (English); mupapa, mpeta (Bemba, Kunda); mpapa, mkolando, mkongomwa, msambamfumu, ngoliondo (Nyanja) The Latin name Afzelia refers to Adam Afzelius, a … Of course, I begged him to sell some to me but there was nothing available. Common names Mahogany Bean in English Pod Mahogany in English Rhodesian Mahogany in English Synonyms: Intsia quanzensis Kuntze ex. Common name; English: ... Media in category "Afzelia quanzensis" The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Pierre Afzelia attenuata Klotzsch Intsia quanzensis (Welw.) Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 3. Kirkia 8(2) Page 212. SABONET Southern Mozambique Expedition 2001; Provisional Plant Checklist of the Maputo Elephant Reserve (MER) and Licuati Forest Reserve (LFR) SABONET News 7(1) Page 26. Tropicos.org 2020. Identifying and Using Hundreds of Woods Worldwide, POSTER: Worldwide Woods: Ranked by Hardness. Moderately resistant to termites, and variously resistant/susceptible to other insect attacks—though with good resistance to marine borers. Afzelia Burl Commercial Name: Afzelia Burl Scientific Name: Afzelia quanzensis Other Names: Doussie, Apa, Aligna, Mkora, Mkola, Chanfuta, Mupapa, Pod mahogany, Hlafuta Geographical Origin: West, Central and East Africa General Characteristics: color is creamy peach … Family: Fabaceae (Caesalpinoideae) Afzelia quanzensis, locally known as mkongo (or mbambakofi and similar variations, such as mbambamgofi), is one of 10 hardwood timber species – including mpingo – that are responsibly managed and traded by the rural communities that … Afrafzelia quanzensis (Welw.) A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. Sprays of pinkish-red flowers appear in early summer, followed by large, woody pods with attractive seeds. Mungwingwi (Shona) – pod mahogany : References Expert(s): Expert: Notes: ... the Flora of North America Expertise Network, in connection with an update for USDA PLANTS (2007-2010) Reference for: Afzelia : Source: The PLANTS Database, database (version 4.0.4) Acquired: 1996 ... Common Name: Scientific Name The specific name quanzensis refers to the Cuanza River in Angola, where the tree was first found. (1933). Rot Resistance: Rated as very durable. Grain/Texture: Grain is interlocked with a uniform medium to coarse texture; naturally lustrous. Stipules present. Reinwardtia 1:64. Afzelia quanzensis, commonly known as the Pod Mahogany (trading name), shares the characteristics associated with the true South American Mahogany.Strength, stability and durability are usually affiliated with the dominant characteristics of this species. A Checklist of the Spermatophytes of Mount Mulanje, Malawi Scripta Botanica Belgica 34 National Botanic Garden of Belgium Page 90. 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