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Mahogany Wood Veneer

Khaya Wood VeneerMahogany has become a kind of generic term for any one of a handful of imported, fine grain, reddish-brown wood veneers. The most common "mahogany" is African mahogany also known as Khaya ("Ki-Ah") which typically has a darker and tighter grain than Honduras mahogany. With a finish coat applied, khaya is astonishingly beautiful!

Common Name:
  Khaya, African Mahogany
Scientific Name:
   Khaya ivorensis
Family:
   Meliaceae
Color:
   Reddish Brown, Red, Orange
Typical Origin:
   Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, and Nigeria
Hardness:
   Medium to Hard
Texture:
   Smooth texture with clear grain
Finishing:
   Readily accepts stains and finishes
Did You Know:
   According to Wikipedia... "The tree's bark is bitter and can be used as a natural remedy for coughs and whooping cough. Some find that when mixed with black peppercorns it can be used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. Planting the tree improves and enriches the soil, so many people use the tree for that as well."

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