Afzelia burl penn state industries pen turning pen. For afzelia quanzensis, the germination rate was 81%, and 69% of the seedlings were still alive after. The thirteen species all are trees, native to tropical africa or asia. Seed pretreatments mechanical, concentrated sulphuric acid for 3, 6, 9 and 12 minutes, hot water treatments for 3, 6, 9 and 12 minutes were carried out to overcome see. The timber is most commonly traded under the collective name doussie, as well as under name afzelia. Sep 24, 2015 in the present study, afzelia quanzensis bark extract was tested for the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles agnps. Properties typical defects characterizing doussie are for example its crooked and not round growth of the logs. Sprays of pinkishred flowers appear in early summer, followed by large, woody pods with attractive seeds. The dye obtained from the wood of this species is used with ferruginous mud as a black dye. The building of a reconstructed 9thcentury arab merchantman, the jewel of muscat, required thirtyeight tons of afzelia africana wood, which was supplied from ghana. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Afzelia, apa, azza, beyo, chanfuta, chanfuti, doussie, mahogany bean, mbambakofi, mkehli, mkola, mkora, peulmahonia, pod mahogany. In the present study, afzelia quanzensis bark extract was tested for the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles agnps. Members are characterized by alternate paripinnate leaves with usually opposite leaflets.
Xm002 from burkina faso and senegal, respectively, were assessed in a ecm propagulesfree soil at a deficient supply of npk in a pot. Pdf afzelia quanzensis, welw is a valuable timber producing tree species in africa. It is used for construction, furniture and carvings. Applications in plant sciences rapidly publishes new and innovative tools and protocols in all areas of the plant sciences. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Pages in category afzelia the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. Influence of ectomycorrhizal inoculation on afzelia quanzensis welw. The different types of afzelia can be differentiated on account of the different coloured constituents. Pdf afzelia quanzensis bark extract for green synthesis of. Furthermore, the size and shape of the nanoparticles ranged from 10 to 80 nm and were spherical in shape as observed through sem analysis. Afzelia quanzensis plantinfo everything and anything. Depending on the growing conditions, the characteristics of the wood can vary somewhat. Afzelia quanzensis timber is traded on the international timber.
Ectomycorrhizal synthesis on seedlings of afzelia quanzensis was initiated in the greenhouse and in the field using basidiospores or soil inoculum originating from fungi associated with adult trees of a. Effect of seed size of afzelia quanzensis on germination. See status, confidence level, source for definitions. Afzelia quanzensis bark extract for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and study of their antibacterial activity article pdf available september 2015 with 92 reads how we measure reads. Afzelia quanzensis bark extract for green synthesis of. Development of microsatellite loci of pod mahogany.
Uses the light redbrown timber is hard, works well and has a fine polish. This page was last edited on 26 august 2019, at 21. This tree is grown primarily for its durable, reddishbrown wood used for furniture, floors, doors, stairs and windows, as well as for firewood. The genus afzelia was named in honour of adam afzelius of uppsala, who lived in somalia. Influence of ectomycorrhizal inoculation on afzelia. Few studies have addressed the evolutionary history of tree species from african savannahs at large geographic scales, particularly in the southern hemisphere zambezian region. We genotyped 192 individuals at 10 nuclear microsatellite loci. However, doussieafzelia is indispensable in shipbuilding and hydraulic engineering and as veneer it is also used for serial furniture due to its low prices.
A study was conducted to evaluate the influence of seed size on seed germination and seedlings quality of afzelia quanzensis. We also investigated the effects of reaction conditions such as temperature, ph, quantities of bark extract and. Population genomics of the widespread african savannah. Development of microsatellite loci of pod mahogany, afzelia. Afzelia quanzensis is a very attractive, mediumsized, deciduous tree, with bright green leaves that turn to an attractive yellowish colour in autumn.
Photographs taken from 20062009 in the vicinity of ferme randu. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. Afzelia quanzensis is a protected tree in south africa. Inkehli is a protected tree in south africa see also. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Click on each image to see a larger version and details of the record view all images 12 photo. It usual grows 12 15 metres tall but with some specimens reaching 35 metres. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf ectomycorrhizal synthesis on seedlings of afzelia quanzensis welw. Doussie, apa, aligna, mkora, mkola, chanfuta, mupapa, pod mahogany, hlafuta geographical origin. The aim of our study was to characterize genetic diversity in afzelia quanzensis, an economically important african tree species. Afzelia africana was used in the middle ages for ship building. Ectomycorrhizal synthesis on seedlings of afzelia quanzensis. However, anatomically speaking there is little to differentiate them.
Evolution in african tropical trees displaying ploidy. The wood is used in various ways, for round wood, building poles, sawn or hewn building timbers, for heavy and light construction, beams, flooring, wall panelling, shingles, engineering structures, bridges, railway sleepers, woodware, industrial and domestic woodware, tool handles, musical instruments. It is distributed throughout lowlying parts of southern rhodesia zimbabwe. Boitshwarelo botsheleng1, thembinkosi mathowa2, witness mojeremane3. The light redbrown timber is hard, works well and has a fine. General information pod mahogany is a medium to large, deciduous tree with a very spreading, often flat crown. A mountain range is a strong genetic barrier between. Based on uvvis spectrum analysis, the characteristic absorption band was observed at 427 nm. The projection of the pcoa using the two first axes axis 1.
The plant list includes a further 4 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus afzelia. The specific name quanzensis refers to the cuanza river in angola, where the tree was first found afzelia quanzensis is a member the subfamily caesalpinioideae the bauhinia subfamily. The plants database includes the following 3 species of afzelia. Afzelia quanzensis bark extract for green synthesis of silver. Issued as a pdf on the internet, it contains basic information on over 250 species of plants used for food in benin. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The leaves are eaten as a vegetable and the roots used in medicine. The heartwood is dark yellow to redbrown in colour.
We aimed to infer whether these species underwent range fragmentation andor demographic changes, possibly reflecting how savannahs responded to. Afzelia species are used primarily for wood, though some species also have medicinal uses. Afzelia quanzensis mansfeld world database of agricultural and horticultural crops. Understanding patterns of genetic diversity of plants is important in guiding conservation programs. Bart wursten corner of road 1 and 3, gorongosa national park.
Samples were collected from nine sites in zimbabwe, five in the north and four in the south. The growth and mineral nutrition of seedlings of one provenance of afzelia quanzensis welw. Xm002 from burkina faso and senegal, respectively, were assessed in a ecm propagulesfree soil at a deficient supply of npk in a pot experiment. Doussie, apa, aligna, mkora, mkola, chanfuta, mupapa, pod mahogany, hlafuta other names. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Pierre original illustration from the trees of central africa. Caesalpinioideae contains economically important timber species, including two species widely distributed in african savannahs. Seed was categorized into three groups in regard to their length, small 2. Pdf afzelia quanzensis bark extract for green synthesis. Wood database and searchable library woodworkers source.
This page was last edited on 11 december 2019, at 02. The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 695. The plant list includes 42 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus afzelia. Population genomics of the widespread african savannah trees. Donated to kew by dr livingstones expedition on 09091858. Afzelia contains economically important timber species, including two species widely distributed in african savannahs. Afzelia quanzensis welw is a valuable timber producing tree species in africa. Media in category afzelia xylocarpa the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. It grows in thailand, vietnam, cambodia, laos and burma in deciduous forests. Afzelia bipindensis is close to afzelia bella harms, which is usually a. Afzelia the wood database lumber identification hardwood. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. The hard, dense, finegrained and durable wood is highly valued, especially in thailand. Evolution in african tropical trees displaying ploidyhabitat.
The wood is durable and fairly resistant to termites. Periodic table of wood this wood species is included as one of 118 elemental woods on this nerdy poster. Its upright crown also complements its beauty, and the somewhat drooping branches resemble a eucalypt from a distance. Click on each image to see a larger version and details of the record view all.
Afzelia quanzensis is a tall tree, up to 35m, used for timber and agroforestry. Afzelia africana african mahogany afzelia bella pretty afzelia afzelia quanzensis pod mahogany legal status. Pierre original illustration from the trees of central africa by coates palgrave. The tree fixes nitrogen and the pods and leaves can be used for cattle fodder, as a vegetable, and for medicinal. Dec 14, 2017 understanding patterns of genetic diversity of plants is important in guiding conservation programs. Medicinal the plant is used in traditional medicine, where it is considered to be analgesic, antihaemorrhagic, aphrodisiac, emetic, emmenagogue, febrifuge and laxative. Pdf ectomycorrhizal synthesis on seedlings of afzelia.
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