FAMILY NAME Afzelia bipindensis, Afzelia pachyloba, Afzelia africana and Afzelia quanzensis of the Family Leguminosae . Moderately resistant to termites, and variously resistant/susceptible to other insect attacks—though with good resistance to marine borers. After the green-red flowers, brown woody pods are formed, each containing about 10 seeds. Tree Size: 66-82 ft (20-25 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter. Afzelia quanzensis. (2007), Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. Common names Mahogany Bean in English Pod Mahogany in English Rhodesian Mahogany in English Synonyms: Intsia quanzensis Kuntze ex. Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 3. A Checklist of the Spermatophytes of Mount Mulanje, Malawi Scripta Botanica Belgica 34 National Botanic Garden of Belgium Page 90. The record derives from ILDIS (data supplied on 2010-07-14) which reports it as an accepted name (record 695 ). Pod mahogany (English); mupapa, mpeta (Bemba, Kunda); mpapa, mkolando, mkongomwa, msambamfumu, ngoliondo (Nyanja) The Latin name Afzelia refers to Adam Afzelius, a … Native Introduced Native and Introduced. Reinwardtia 1:64. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. Coates Palgrave, K. et al. Comments: Sometimes sold under the name doussie, afzelia has been compared to both mahogany and teak for its favorable appearance, durability, and stability. The influence of copper content of the soil on trees and shrubs of Molly South Hill, Mangula Kirkia 6(1) Pages 63 - 84. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. Afzelia attenuata Klotzsch. Timberlake, J.R. & Childes, S.L. 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). & Polhill, R.M. (1975). Lookalikes/Substitutes: Chanfuta is very similar to other species of Afzelia. (Includes a picture). Family: Fabaceae. 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 … These seeds are often used in Africa for necklaces and other jewellery. Notes: Heartwood is weakly fluorescent, but not consistently so. Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Of course, I begged him to sell some to me but there was nothing available. Synonyms: See "Status", "Confidence level", "Source" for definitions. Missouri Botanical Garden. Prain Homonyms Afzelia quanzensis Welw. Other Common Names: Afzelia, Apa, Azza, Beyo, Chanfuta, Chanfuti, Doussie, Mahogany bean, Mbambakofi, Mkehli, Mkola, Mkora, Peulmahonia, Pod mahogany Afzelia quanzensis Welw. 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. Jacobsen, W.B.G. Afzelia quanzensis : Source: Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), 2007 - 2011, database (version 2011) Acquired: 2011 : Notes: USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Inflorescence leaf-opposed, racemose, 4-7-flowered. Identifying and Using Hundreds of Woods Worldwide, POSTER: Worldwide Woods: Ranked by Hardness. Umkamba (Ndebele). is an accepted name This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus Afzelia (family Leguminosae). SABONET 14 Page 174. 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. Kirkia 8(2) Page 212. Bark greyish-brown, flaking, leaving pale patches. Common Name(s): Chanfuta, pod mahogany. Grain/Texture: Grain is interlocked with a uniform medium to coarse texture; naturally lustrous. (2002). Afzelia quanzensis Welw. Mugogoma (Shona) A list of Rhodesian Legumes. Rot Resistance: Rated as very durable. International Plant Names Index. He called it the rarest of the rare. (2004). Biegel, H.M. (1977). Tolerates salt-laden winds. Stipules present. 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. Color tends to darken with age. From Somalia to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Leaflets oblong-elliptic, 3-9 cm long, dark green above paler below, leathery; margin entire with a yellow rim. m high, with a huge, spreading crown; straight trunk up to about 1 m in diameter; bark quite smooth, grey-green or creamy-brown to pale grey, *Miller, R. B. Color/Appearance: Heartwood is golden to reddish brown. Synonyms: Intsia quanzensis (Welw.) Afzelia quanzensis Name Synonyms Afrafzelia quanzensis (Welw.) (1933). Family: - Synonym: - Botanical Pronunciation: - Slow growing. (Includes a picture). Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Are Rosewoods (and Bubinga) really banned by CITES? Arrangement: solitary and radial multiples, Parenchyma: vasicentric, lozenge, winged, confluent, and marginal. (Includes a picture). Distribution: Eastern Africa to South Africa. Common name; English: ... Media in category "Afzelia quanzensis" The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. & Timberlake, J. Afzelia quanzensis - flowering tree (5260223657).jpg 1,026 × 771; 334 KB. Pages 17 - 18. The Plants Database includes the following 3 species of Afzelia . & Mannheimer, C.A. Reinwardtia 1:64. Mukamba (Shona) Mugoriondo (Shona) Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium. & Schmidt, E. (2018), Mapaura, A. Reference page. Accessed: 2020 Sep 08. (ed.) (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. Golding, J.S. Pricing/Availability: Rarely exported to North America, chanfuta is sometimes exported to Europe, but is mainly used locally (especially in Mozambique). Workability: Generally considered somewhat difficult to work on account of its interlocked grain, causing tearout during machining operations. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Identification: See the article on Hardwood Anatomy for definitions of endgrain features. A handsome tree with a spreading crown. Leaves paripinnate with 4-6 pairs of (sub)opposite leaflets. The timber is most commonly traded under the collective name "doussie", as well as under name "afzelia". Afzelia quanzensis. C oastweek -- Colourful pod of Afzelia quanzensis common to Africa. Research Report No. 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. Images: Drag the slider up/down to toggle between raw and finished wood. Engl. (1961). (1972). Fluorescence: A Secret Weapon in Wood Identification, Bow Woods (from a mathematical perspective), Brazilian Rosewood, East Indian, and Other Rosewoods, Genuine Lignum Vitae and Argentine Lignum Vitae, BOOK: WOOD! 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. Intsia quanzensis (Welw.) Afzelia quanzensis Welw. ); iNkehli (Zulu); Mambakofi (Swahili) SA Tree No: 207 The tree is threatened by illegal cutting for wood carvings. Some Trees, Shrubs and Lianes of Southern Rhodesia. (2007). The wood also has a pronounced dulling effect on cutters. Zimbabwe Plant Red Data List. 2020. 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. (2005). Copyright © 2008-2020 Eric Meier | All Rights Reserved, botanically related to other  true mahoganies. Afzelia quanzensis Welw. (2005). Afzelia quanzensis - flowering tree.jpg 1,024 × 683; 216 KB. Common Poisonous Plants of East Africa; White, F. (1962). Published online. Flowers with a single petal, pinkish-red with yellow veining. appears in other Kew resources: IPNI - The International Plant Names Index ... (1969). Tropicos.org 2020. Kuntze. Pierre, Afzelia attenuata Klotzsch, Afzelia petersiana Klotzsch, Intsia quanzensis (Welw.) ); Mbamba-Kofi, Mkumbakusi (Swahili); afzelia, chamfuti (trade names). The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Pages 61 - 65. as Afzelia cuanzensis (Includes a picture). Afzelia africana African mahogany Afzelia bella pretty afzelia Afzelia quanzensis pod mahogany Legal Status. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. When I inquired, the log buyer said he had found some a long time ago and none since then. 37. The seeds are red and black and are used as beads. Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, and is reported by the IUCN as being a species of least concern. Sabonet Report no. Botswana, Chobe National Park. These quilted Afzelia wood veneer sheets are unique and quite beautiful. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 61. & Polhill, R.M. Average Dried Weight: 52.1 lbs/ft 3 (835 kg/m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC):.70, .84. Curtis, B.A. (Includes a picture). Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, veneer, flooring, docks, boatbuilding, exterior millwork and construction, turned objects, inlays, and other small specialty wood items. Pierre Afzelia attenuata Klotzsch Intsia quanzensis (Welw.) – 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 Common names: pod mahogany, lucky bean tree ( Eng. (1967). IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Afzelia quanzensis JSTOR Plant Science: Afzelia quanzensis Kew Herbarium catalogue: Afzelia quanzensis Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Afzelia quanzensis Plants of the World Online: Afzelia quanzensis Tropicos: Afzelia quanzensis Wikipedia: Afzelia quanzensis Shrinkage: Radial: 3.3%, Tangential: 4.8%. Mungwingwi (Shona) The wood is often used as the surface material for outdoor velodromes. A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 43. Pahudia quanzensis (Welw.) Kirkia 10(1) Page 243. Pierre. Show All Show Tabs pod mahogany General Information; Symbol: AFQU ... or see all the Afzelia thumbnails at the Plants Gallery ©Mark W. Skinner. Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 3. Dale, I. R. & Greenway, P. J. 3. Janka Hardness: 1,850 lb f … One of the common names is also "pod mahogany", adding to the confusion surrounding the name mahogany. Afrafzelia quanzensis (Welw.) “Fluorescent woods of the world.” A Guide More Useful Woods of the World (2007): 289. Afzelia. (One study* reported that of 13 samples of chanfuta, only five were weakly fluorescent, with the others being non-fluorescent.). Kuntze, Pahudia quanzensis (Welw.) Vernacular/common names: lucky bean tree, pod mahogany (Eng. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information. Kuntze Pahudia attenuata (Klotzsch) Prain Pahudia quanzensis (Welw.) Watch video of wood finish being applied. Germplasm Resources Information Network - (GRIN) [Online Database]. Mapaura, A. Afrafzelia quanzensis (Welw.) 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). I've only seen this once before but could not manage to buy any of it. Prain The specific name quanzensis refers to the Cuanza River in Angola, where the tree was first found. ); peulmahonie (Afr. (eds) (2004), Siebert, S. & Mössmer, M. (Editors) (2002), Ihlene (Ndebele) Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Siebert, S. & Mössmer, M. (Editors) (2002). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. (This is a monthly update, and your email will be kept private.). Afzelia quanzensis is a member the subfamily Caesalpini-oideae (the Bauhinia subfamily). Setshogo, M.P. Accessed Sep 08 2020. Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Steedman, E.C. The wood, known as Chamfute, is hard and durable. National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. 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 … Medium-sized to large deciduous tree. Mujarakamba (Shona) Fruit a large flattened pod, thickly woody, 10-17 cm, splitting to reveal large, shiny black seeds with a bright red aril. Drummond, R.B. Distribution and habitat Natural distribution in eastern and southern Africa in … & Timberlake, J. Forest Flora of Northern Rhodesia. Scientific Name: Afzelia quanzensis. Published on the internet. Tree Atlas of Namibia National Botanic Research Institute, Windhoek Page 209. Page 238. Pod mahogany (English) & Schmidt, E. (2018). Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, veneer, flooring, docks, boatbuilding, exterior millwork and construction, turned objects, inlays, and other small specialty wood items. Kuntze Pahudia quangensis sensu Eyles : Common names: Ihlene (Ndebele) Mugogoma (Shona) Mugoriondo (Shona) Mujarakamba (Shona) Mukamba (Shona) Mungwingwi (Shona) Pod mahogany (English) Umkamba (Ndebele) Note sur les genres paléotropicaux, Afzelia, Intsia et Pahudia (Leguminosae-Caesalpinae). Drummond, R.B. 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.) Photo: Bart WurstenMalilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Photo: Rob BurrettNear Whitewaters, Matobo National Park. 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. Common names. Namely, excellent dimensional stability, and excellent rot resistance. Sprays of pinkish-red flowers appear in early summer, followed by large, woody pods with attractive seeds. Pahudia attenuata (Klotzsch) Prain. 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. Prices should be moderate for an imported hardwood. Trees of Central Africa National Publications Trust, Salisbury. Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2) Pages 63 - 65. FYI: I receive a commission on sales generated through links to Amazon, eBay, etc. (1956). Page 19. Afzelia petersiana Klotzsch. 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