Thanks for sending the detailed info. Can you send few more photographs of the tree (foliage, trunk etc.).
On Jun 13, 9:41 am, Jayesh Patil <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > > Attached is a photo of the inflorescence of *Khaya senegalensis*. > > Botanical Name: *Khaya sengealensis* > Common Name: African Mahogany > Family: Meliaceae > > Location: Khaya Avenue near Heritage Garden, Hiranandani Powaii (Mumbai, > Maharashtra) > Date: 09-06-2011 > > *Khaya* is a genus of seven tree species, all native to Africa and > Madagascar. > It has been reported that folk medicine utilizes the bark of *Khaya* to > treat ailments in cattle. > In India, *Khaya senegalensis* has gained popularity as an avenue plant due > to its ornamental foliage and good shade provision. > The location of this particular photo, i.e. Hiranandani (Powaii), has an > avenue named after the plant due to there being more than 50 trees planted > along the road. > While the flowering of the plant is not well sighted, there were two > specimens which had 2-3 inflorescence. > Unfortunately due to the height of tree, the photos aren't of particularly > good quality. > > Khaya senegalensis.jpg > 329KViewDownload
