![Mahogany African lumber wood, Khaya ivorensis lumber for woodworking](graphics/category_species/mahogany-african.jpg)
Mahogany African // Khaya ivorensis
Its color, texture and grain give it a very close resemblance to classic Honduras Mahogany. Relatively hard and works well aside from the woolly surfaces that sanding produces; highly lustrous and polishes well; very durable wood.![color of Mahogany African](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
Light pink to reddish-brown or golden tan-brown.![other names for Mahogany African](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Diala iri, Akuk, Bandoro,Khaya mahogany, Benin mahogany, Ogwango, Bisselon, Senegal mahogany, Bitehi![uses for Mahogany African](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, interiors, boat building, veneer, desks, cabinets, entry doors, stairs, moldings and trim.![the Mahogany African tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
Reaches heights of 140 feet with trunk diameter up to 72" above large buttresses. Bole will measure 40-80 feet.Mahogany African grows in Africa
![map of where Mahogany African grows](graphics/maps/africa_west.png)
2.58
lbs /Bd. Ft.General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
African Mahogany (Quarter Sawn) 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
3/4" African Mahogany Pre-Cut Lumber Pack, 4 Boards (Choose Your Size)
African Mahogany (Quarter Sawn) 8/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
$155.00 $125.00 /Pack