Entandrophragma utile - Mufumbi mahogany

Description and Uses

Entandrophragma utile (Mufumbi mahogany) is a tropical tree from Zaire . It is mainly grown for its timber crops , which have a {missing data}. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; timber, fuel, fodder, ornamental, . The {missing data} is used as inedible . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 540 - 750 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is fast, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 40 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Entandrophragma utile has a lifespan of 400 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 58 meters tall with a crown of 17 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is very fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Entandrophragma utile has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by wind. Entandrophragma utile is {missing data} and {missing data} and has no thorns.

Entandrophragma utile thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1400 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 16°C; optimally between 24 - 26°C. The optimal rainfall is 2650 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1400 - 2500mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Entandrophragma utile is susceptible to the following pests: Xylosandrus compactus . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 8 months. There are approximative 4000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}