ID: 5MX-DEWX
Khaya senegalensis
Seed
Ghana
18:20 - 31°C
Date of birth
10/24/2024
Name
African Mahogany
Tree
Country
Ghana
Place of birth
Savelugu Municipal District
Coordinates
9° 35′ 49.79″ N
0° 51′ 12.45″ W
The important moments in your tree's life.
It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.
Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.
We’re here! Your tree has reached its new home: it’s been planted by a smallholder, who’ll take care of it for years to come.
Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!
The important moments in your tree's life.
The African Mahogany or Cailcedrat grows in fluvial forests along waterways that extend throughout the savanna. The sweet perfume of the tree’s white flowers are contrasted by its fruit, which varies from cement gray to intense black. It’s planted to provide forage for animals and to obtain healing substances from the bark.
Thanks to its deep roots, the African Mahogany is one of the strongest and most drought-resistant trees of the Khaya species.
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2024
2034
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
Its leaves, either fresh or dried-out, are used as food for livestock.
The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
The trees are planted in agroforestry systems that favor the virtuous interaction between the different species and their positive impact on the environment and on the land.