The Tree – African Blackwood Conservation Project
The tree is semi-deciduous, losing many of its leaves over the dry season in common with most trees of its habitat. The flowers are small, white, sweetly scented and grow in tight clusters. They develop into greyish, papery pods each containing one or two seeds which are wind dispersed.
Dalbergia melanoxylon - Wikipedia
Dalbergia melanoxylon (African blackwood, grenadilla, or mpingo) in french Granadille d'Afrique is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to seasonally dry regions of Africa from Senegal east to Eritrea, to southern regions of Tanzania to Mozambique and south to the north-eastern parts of South Africa.
African Blackwood | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
African blackwood is considered to be among the hardest and densest of woods in the world; indeed, among some 285 species tested, (including Lignum Vitae), Gabriel Janka originally found African Blackwood to be the very hardest.
African Blackwood Conservation Project – Tree planting projects …
Since 1996 the African Blackwood Conservation Project (ABCP) has been committed to replanting the tree species Dalbergia melanoxylon – more commonly known as grenadilla, African blackwood or mpingo (Swahili) – in its native habitat of eastern Africa.
Dalbergia melanoxylon | PlantZAfrica - SANBI
African Blackwood is heavy, dense, very hard and very durable, and one of the most valuable timbers in Africa. Its black heartwood has been highly prized since ancient times and used for carving and to make artefacts. It is particularly in demand for making wind-instruments and parts of …
Understanding African Blackwood Tree Growth Rate
2024年10月12日 · The African blackwood tree is notorious for its exceptionally slow growth rate, taking several decades to reach maturity. On average, these trees grow at a rate of just 1 to 2 centimeters in diameter per year.
About The Wood – African Blackwood Conservation Project
ABOUT THE WOOD. Photographs of African Blackwood Timber. This section contains various views of the wood produced by the African blackwood tree and a listing of websites with additional information. Side view of mpingo log about 7″ (18 cm) in diameter and 18″ (45 cm) in length showing the yellowish band of sapwood that lies directly under the bark.
African Blackwood Plant: Growing, Uses & Benefits Guide
2024年2月13日 · Discover the durable African Blackwood, or 'mpingo', a rosewood family tree valued for its unique hardwood and musical instrument production.
AFRICAN BLACKWOOD - Gilmer Wood Company
As Mpingo, the Swahili name for African Blackwood, is the national tree of Tanzania, it holds a special place in the hearts of east Africans. However, the tree is so slow growing that there is little economic incentive for farmers to replant.
African Blackwood: The Rare and Beautiful Hardwood
2024年8月31日 · African Blackwood is a dense and dark hardwood that comes from the Dalbergia melanoxylon tree, which is native to Africa, particularly in countries like Tanzania and Mozambique. It is known for its rich black or dark brown color and fine texture.