African Mahogany
Khaya (Khaya spp. Khaya anthotheca, K. grandifoliola, K. ivorensis, K. senegalensis)
Common Names: African Mahogany, Khaya
Distribution: West Tropical Africa
Color/Appearance: Heartwood color is variable, ranging from a very pale pink to a deeper reddish brown. Quartersawn sections can show a striped or ribbon pattern.
Janka Hardness: 1,070 lbf
Density: 3.33/b.f.
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 3.4%
Tangential (width): 5.7%,
Volumetric (total): 9.3%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.7
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Severe reactions are quite uncommon. There have been reports of common reactions which include eye and skin irritation.
Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: yes
Common Uses: Veneer, turned items, furniture, boat-building and interior trim