African Mahogany


Photo: Tim West		African Mahogany Khaya senegalensis Trees and Shrubs Queensland Dry Tropics Region

	Large usually deciduous tree growing to 30m in height. It has a smooth thick trunk, up to 1m in diameter with dark grey bark. It has glossy pinnate mid green leaves forming a thick canopy. It flowers in axillary panicles of small creamy white blossoms. Small woody capsules to 8cm follow in the warmer months.

HOW IT SPREADS This tree is being investigated for its timber production potential, but concerns remain over its invasive potential. These seeds are plentiful, easily spread and have a high rate of germination.





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Alternative Plants


Photo: www.wettropics.gov.au		Burdekin Plum Pleiogynium timorense Trees and Shrubs

	Beautiful Australian native evergreen tree growing to 18m. It has an erect stout trunk, spreading velvety branches and large divided dark green leaves. It has pendant heads of yellow green flowers in summer followed by deep purple fruit.

Photo: Norwood		Leichhardt Bean Cassia brewsteri Trees and Shrubs

	Spectacular Australian native tree growing to a height of 10m. Flowers are yellow and red and pea shaped. They occur in profuse pendant heads and cover the tree making it difficult to see the foliage.

Photo: Macbird Floraprint		Lemon Scented Gum Corymbia citriodora (formerly Eucalyptus citriodora) Trees and Shrubs

	An evergreen tree growing to a height of 40m. It has long dark green foliage that is strongly lemon scented. Dense flower heads of cream white blossoms appear in winter. Fast growing specimen tree.