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Senegal mahogany

Khaya senegalensis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Libya, Seychelles), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇾 Libya 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Khaya senegalensis (Senegal mahogany)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese caoba

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Khaya madagascariensis

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Senegal mahogany?

The scientific name of Senegal mahogany is Khaya senegalensis. It belongs to the genus Khaya.

What is the conservation status of Senegal mahogany?

Senegal mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Senegal mahogany live?

Senegal mahogany is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Libya, Seychelles), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Guinea, India, Libya, Seychelles, Singapore, United States.

What family does Senegal mahogany belong to?

Senegal mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) belongs to the genus Khaya, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

Is Senegal mahogany endangered?

Yes, Senegal mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Senegal mahogany belong to?

Senegal mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Senegal mahogany?

The closest relatives of Senegal mahogany in the genus Khaya include Acajou, Acajou Blanc, Acajou d'Afrique, Madagascar-mahogany.