Khaya ivorensis is the most important tree species that provides mahogany originating from Africa. This tree species can grow to a height of around 40 to 50 meters with trunks up to 2 meters thick. The basis of these trees is often buttressed. Khaya ivorensis prefers wet virgin evergreen forest. In Africa, this wood is traditionally used in canoe building. Different parts of the tree are important in traditional medicine and soap making. This noble type of wood is one of the most important species for wood plantations, because the trees grow quickly and produce high-quality wood that is often used where durability and beauty of the construction are important.
Crystals have been made explicitly visible on the photos using polarization. Crystals in plant tissues are generally waste materials and in some cases (amongst others) may also have a strengthening function.
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