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pretty afzelia

Scientific Name: Afzelia bella

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Afzelia bella: The Pretty Afzelia

Afzelia bella, commonly known as pretty afzelia, is a tree species valued for its attractive appearance and timber.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Afzelia bella Harms
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Afzelia bipindensis (Authority: CoL 2011 checklist)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Afzelia bella is found in Angola and East Africa, growing among savannah vegetation in dry regions. It also grows in the rainforests of Western Africa.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The heartwood of Afzelia bella is reddish-brown, while the sapwood is a pale yellowish-white.
  • The wood's color tends to darken with age and is naturally lustrous.
  • Flowers are reddish in color.
  • The foliage is relatively small compared to Afzelia africana or Afzelia cuanzensis.

Quirky Facts

  • Afzelia bella wood is a popular choice for flooring due to its rich appearance and durability.
  • The wood is commonly used in creating decorative boxes, musical instruments (e.g., guitar bodies, cues), knife handles, and vaporizer stems because of its exceptional beauty.

Wood Properties

  • Specific Gravity: 0.58
  • Janka Hardness: 1810

Further Information

  • TSN 506237
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • EOL.org articles