Fabaceae-Caesalpinaceae

Afzelia quanzensis

Pod Mahogany · Mbambakofi

Canopy/Emergment Tree

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About

A large semi-deciduous tree of the East African coastal forests, prized for its rich red-brown timber and striking seed pods with bright red and black seeds.

Where it works in Kilifi

Best in deep, well-drained coastal soils with full sun. Plant as a long-term shade tree or as part of a forest restoration mix — gives stately canopy at maturity.

Growing notes

Moderate growth rate. Tolerates the long Kilifi dry season once roots are established. Seeds benefit from scarification before sowing. IUCN-listed as Lower Risk; local Kenyan populations have been heavily logged.

Sources

Drafted from: PROTA, JSTOR Global Plants. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.