Trichilia dregeana explained

Trichilia dregeana, commonly known as the forest natal-mahogany, is a tree in the family Meliaceae. These trees are found in forest areas from the Eastern Cape of South Africa to Tropical Africa.

Description

The 7 to 11 leaflets of the large compound leaf have 7 to 12 lateral veins, typically less than the related Natal mahogany. The dehiscent fruit is reddish brown, spherical and about 3 cm in diameter. As with the Natal mahogany, each black seed is almost enveloped by a red aril.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: van Wyk . Braam . van Wyk . Piet . Field guide to trees of Southern Africa . 1998 . Struik . Cape Town . 9781868259229 . 468. 2nd impr..