Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A.Juss.
Main specimen
Meliaceae
{ Description | Fruit }
The fruit of Khaya senegalensis is a globose and woody capsule. The fruit is erect and dehiscent by 4 valves when ripe. The capsule is about 5 cm across.
Khaya senegalensis erect fruits
Khaya senegalensis fruit
Khaya senegalensis open fruit, seedless (upper side)
Khaya senegalensis open fruit (lower side)
Khaya senegalensis open fruit, seedless (upper side)
Date of collection
27 Jul, 2015
Collected by
N.L.I.B.
GPS coordinates
11.99412 N - 79.82351 E
Locality
Pitchandikulam Forest, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India