Afzelia quanzensis

Afzelia quanzensis (pod mahogany, Afrikaans: peulmahonie, Venda: mutokota, Zulu: inkehli) is a species of tree native to sub-Saharan Africa.

[3] It ranges from Somalia and Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa.

[3] This deciduous tree can grow up to 20m in height, and has smooth, grey bark, which can flake in irregular patches.

It has glossy dark green leaves and blooms between October and November.

[4] The seeds are sometimes made into native necklaces and the timber is an ornamental and lumber hardwood, used in furniture, parquet flooring and railway sleepers.