Genus Entandrophragma (Noun)
Meaning
Cedar mahogany trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Entandrophragma is a type of Cedar mahogany tree that is widely distributed in tropical Africa.
- Several species of the genus Entandrophragma, including Entandrophragma cylindricum and Entandrophragma utile, are highly prized for their valuable timber.
- Trees of the genus Entandrophragma are large deciduous plants that can grow up to 50 metres in height, with large buttresses and thick, greyish-brown bark.
- Entandrophragma trees are known for their aromatic wood, which is resistant to decay and has a distinctive, attractive appearance when cut.
- The genus Entandrophragma is part of the Meliaceae family and includes over 11 species of Cedar mahogany trees.