Dalbergia melanoxylon: Valuable wood from a neglected tree
Title | Dalbergia melanoxylon: Valuable wood from a neglected tree |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1993 |
Authors | Nshubemuki, L |
Journal | NFT Highlights (NFTA 93-05): A quick guide to nitrogen fixing trees from around the world |
Date Published | September 1993 |
Language | English |
Keywords | fuelwood |
Abstract | Dalbergia melanoxylon produces one of the finest timbers in the world. Known in Tanzania as African ironwood, African ebony, mpingo, poyi or mugembe, round logs of this species fetch up to US$18,000/cubic meter. Yet the trees are seldom planted and little is known about their silviculture. |
URL | https://www.winrock.org/factnet-a-lasting-impact/fact-sheets/dalbergia-melanoxylon-valuable-wood-from-a-neglected-tree/ |
Short Title | Dalbergia melanoxylon |