Entandrophragma

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Large African trees that produce hard wood used for furniture and floors

noun

Specialized

: Entandrophragma

The timber from Entandrophragma is highly prized for making quality furniture and flooring.

Examples

Several species of Entandrophragma are commonly referred to as African mahogany.
Research on Entandrophragma helps in the conservation of valuable hardwood forests.
The Entandrophragma tree is known for its durability.
Many furniture makers prefer Entandrophragma for its quality.
The timber from Entandrophragma is highly prized for making quality furniture and flooring.
Research on Entandrophragma helps in the conservation of valuable hardwood forests.
Several species of Entandrophragma are commonly referred to as African mahogany.

Compounds

Entandrophragma cylindricum

Specialized

9.9

An African tree with light reddish wood that smells like cedar, also called sapele

Surface Forms

Entandrophragma singular

Entandrophragmas plural

Etymology

Entandrophragma is a scientific name made from old Greek parts, and a helpful way to remember it is to notice -phragm- (as in diaphragm) which means 'wall' or 'partition'. These are large African mahogany trees with very strong wood, so thinking of a tree with a solid 'wood wall' helps link the name to its valuable hardwood.