Entandrophragma

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Entandrophragma is a genus of eleven species of deciduous trees in the mahogany family Meliaceae, restricted to tropical Africa. At least some of the species attain large sizes, reaching 40-50 m tall, exceptionally 60 m, and 2 m in trunk diameter. The leaves are pinnate, with 5-9 pairs of leaflets, each leaflet 8-10 cm long with an acuminate tip. The flowers are produced in loose inflorescences, each flower small, with five yellowish petals about 2 mm long, and ten stamens. The fruit is a five-valved capsule containing numerous winged seeds.

Related Topics:
Deciduous - Tree - Meliaceae - Africa - Leaves - Flower - Inflorescence - Fruit - Capsule - Seed

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;Selected species:

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• Entandrophragma angolense - Tiama
• Entandrophragma candollei - Kosipo
• Entandrophragma cylindricum - Sapeli or Sapele
• Entandrophragma utile - Sipo or Utile
 
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