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1. Acacia abyssinica
Common Name: Abyssinian Acacia
A medium to large deciduous tree native to the Ethiopian highlands and East Africa. It provides shade, fodder, and nitrogen enrichment, and is often planted for soil conservation.
USDA Zone: 9–11

2. Acacia brevispica
Common Name: Prickly Acacia / Short-spined Acacia
A hardy, spiny shrub or small tree common in East African drylands. It is valued as browse for livestock and as a natural fence due to its dense thorns.
USDA Zone: 9–11

3. Acacia drepanolobium
Common Name: Whistling Thorn
A distinctive acacia with swollen thorns that often house protective ants. It thrives in savannas and supports unique ant–plant symbiosis.
USDA Zone: 9–11

4. Acacia elatior
Common Name: River Acacia
Tall and fast-growing, this tree is found along rivers and seasonal streams in dry savannas. It provides shade, timber, and erosion control.
USDA Zone: 9–11

5. Acacia gerrardii
Common Name: Gerrard’s Acacia
A small to medium-sized tree of African savannas, it tolerates drought and poor soils. Widely used for firewood and grazing.
USDA Zone: 9–11

6. Acacia horrida
Common Name: Cat Thorn / River Thorn
Known for its vicious hooked spines, this tree is native to southern and East Africa. It forms impenetrable thickets and is used as a living fence.
USDA Zone: 9–11

7. Acacia kirkii
Common Name: Water Acacia
A riverine tree found in floodplains and wetlands of East Africa. Its pods and foliage provide fodder, while the wood is used for poles and fuel.
USDA Zone: 10–11

8. Acacia lahai
Common Name: Mount Kenya Acacia
An East African highland acacia, adapted to dry montane forests and savannas. It provides valuable shade and browse.
USDA Zone: 9–11

9. Acacia mangium
Common Name: Mangium Wattle
Native to Australia and Papua New Guinea, this fast-growing plantation tree is used for timber, pulpwood, and reforestation.
USDA Zone: 10–12

10. Acacia mearnsii
Common Name: Black Wattle
Widely planted for tannin, firewood, and timber. Originally from Australia, it has become naturalized in parts of Africa and Asia.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

11. Acacia melanoxylon
Common Name: Australian Blackwood
Native to southeastern Australia, this tall, fast-growing tree produces valuable timber and is also used in windbreaks and ornamental planting.
USDA Zone: 9–11

12. Acacia mellifera
Common Name: Black Thorn
A multi-stemmed shrub or small tree widespread in arid Africa. It forms dense thickets and is important for firewood, fencing, and forage.
USDA Zone: 9–11

13. Acacia nilotica
Common Name: Gum Arabic Tree / Egyptian Thorn
A thorny tree native to Africa and India, valued for gum arabic, fodder, and timber. Also used in traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 9–11

14. Acacia nubica
Common Name: Nubian Acacia
A small tree or shrub adapted to hot, arid environments of Sudan and East Africa, providing browse and firewood.
USDA Zone: 10–11

15. Acacia polyacantha
Common Name: White Thorn
A tall tree with pale bark and long spines, found in savannas across Africa. Provides shade, gum, and medicinal bark.
USDA Zone: 9–11

16. Acacia reficiens
Common Name: Red Thorn
A thorny shrub of East African drylands, forming dense stands used for fencing, fuelwood, and browse.
USDA Zone: 9–11

17. Acacia senegal
Common Name: Gum Arabic Tree
Famous for producing high-quality gum arabic, this drought-tolerant tree is native to the Sahel and East Africa. It is also used for fodder and land rehabilitation.
USDA Zone: 9–11

18. Acacia seyal
Common Name: Red Acacia
A savanna tree with reddish bark, widespread in Africa. Produces gum talha and is valuable for fodder and fuel.
USDA Zone: 9–11

19. Acacia sieberiana
Common Name: Paperbark Thorn
A large, spreading tree with papery bark, common in African savannas. Provides shade, fodder, and soil improvement.
USDA Zone: 9–11

20. Acacia tortilis
Common Name: Umbrella Thorn Acacia
One of the most iconic African savanna trees, with a flat-topped crown. Extremely drought-tolerant and vital for fodder, firewood, and shade.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

21. Acacia xanthophloea
Common Name: Fever Tree
A striking African tree with smooth, yellow-green bark. Common along rivers and wetlands, it is highly ornamental and important for wildlife.
USDA Zone: 9–11

22. Acacia zanzibarica
Common Name: Zanzibar Thorn
A spiny shrub or small tree native to coastal East Africa, adapted to dry, sandy soils. Often used for hedges, firewood, and browse.
USDA Zone: 10–11

23. Acokanthera schimperi
Common Name: Bushman’s Poison / Poison Arrow Tree
A shrub or small tree found in East African woodlands. Known for its toxic sap historically used for arrow poison, it also has medicinal applications in controlled doses.
USDA Zone: 9–11

24. Acrocarpus fraxinifolius
Common Name: Shingle Tree / Mundani
A fast-growing timber tree from South and Southeast Asia, introduced in Africa for reforestation and shade. Produces durable wood.
USDA Zone: 10–12

25. Adansonia digitata
Common Name: Baobab
An iconic African tree with a massive trunk and longevity. Its fruits (baobab powder) are highly nutritious, and the leaves, bark, and seeds have many traditional uses.
USDA Zone: 10–12

26. Adenanthera pavonina
Common Name: Red Sandalwood / Coral Wood
Native to Asia, this ornamental and multipurpose tree has bright red seeds often used as beads. The wood is durable and used in furniture.
USDA Zone: 10–12

27. Afzelia quanzensis
Common Name: Pod Mahogany / Mkora
A valuable timber tree of southern and East Africa. Produces attractive hardwood used in flooring and carpentry.
USDA Zone: 10–12

28. Albizia coriaria
Common Name: Brown Olive / Mugavu
Native to East Africa, this tree is used for timber, shade, and traditional medicine. Its bark extracts are used in tanning and herbal remedies.
USDA Zone: 10–11

29. Albizia grandibracteata
Common Name: Large-bracted Albizia
A tall African tree found in moist forests and river valleys. Known for its broad canopy and soil-enriching properties.
USDA Zone: 9–11

30. Albizia gummifera
Common Name: Smooth-barked Albizia
A large, spreading tree common in African montane and riverine forests. Provides shade, fodder, and improves soil fertility.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

31. Albizia lebbeck
Common Name: Woman’s Tongue Tree / Siris Tree
A fast-growing shade tree native to South Asia, widely planted in Africa. It improves soil fertility and provides timber, fodder, and shade.
USDA Zone: 9–11

32. Albizia lophantha → (correct name: Paraserianthes lophantha)
Common Name: Crested Wattle / Cape Leeuwin Wattle
Native to southwestern Australia, this quick-growing tree is used for soil stabilization, fodder, and ornamental planting.
USDA Zone: 9–11

33. Albizia procera
Common Name: White Siris
A large deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia. Grown for timber, shade, and reforestation projects in tropical regions.
USDA Zone: 10–12

34. Allophylus abyssinicus
Common Name: African False Currant
A small tree native to East Africa, found in forests and wooded grasslands. Its fruits are edible and it is valued as a medicinal plant.
USDA Zone: 9–11

35. Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name: Paraná Pine / Brazilian Pine
Native to southern Brazil, this evergreen conifer is prized for timber and edible seeds (pine nuts). Also planted as an ornamental.
USDA Zone: 9–11

36. Araucaria cunninghamii
Common Name: Hoop Pine
A tall conifer native to Australia and New Guinea, used extensively for timber and also grown ornamentally in tropical regions.
USDA Zone: 10–12

37. Atriplex nummularia (corrected spelling)
Common Name: Old Man Saltbush
A hardy, salt-tolerant shrub native to Australia. Widely planted as livestock fodder and for soil reclamation in arid areas.
USDA Zone: 8–11

38. Azanza garckeana
Common Name: Snot Apple / Mutohwe
A fruit-bearing tree native to southern and East Africa. Its edible fruits are sticky when chewed and are rich in nutrients.
USDA Zone: 10–12

39. Balanites aegyptiaca
Common Name: Desert Date
A resilient desert tree native to Africa and the Middle East. Produces edible fruits, medicinal extracts, and oil-rich seeds.
USDA Zone: 10–12

40. Balanites orbicularis
Common Name: Round-leaved Desert Date
A relative of the Desert Date, this species is native to East Africa’s drylands. Used for fodder, shade, and traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 10–11

 

41. Balanites wilsoniana
Common Name: Giant Desert Date
A large African tree producing edible but bitter fruits. Its wood is durable, and it is valued for shade and traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 10–12

42. Berchemia discolor
Common Name: Bird Plum
A semi-deciduous African tree bearing sweet, edible fruits eaten fresh or dried. Widely used in agroforestry and for shade.
USDA Zone: 9–11

43. Bischofia javanica
Common Name: Bishop Wood
Native to Asia and the Pacific, this tall tree produces durable timber and has traditional medicinal uses. Often planted as a shade and ornamental tree.
USDA Zone: 10–12

44. Brachychiton acerifolius
Common Name: Illawarra Flame Tree
A spectacular Australian tree with bright red flowers. Popular as an ornamental tree, it also produces lightweight timber.
USDA Zone: 10–12

45. Brachylaena huillensis
Common Name: Muhugu
Native to East Africa, this hardwood tree is prized for furniture making and carving. Found in montane and coastal forests.
USDA Zone: 9–11

46. Brachystegia spiciformis (correct spelling)
Common Name: Miombo
A dominant species of the Miombo woodlands in central and southern Africa. Provides firewood, honey resources, and shade.
USDA Zone: 9–11

47. Caesalpinia volkensii
Common Name: Volkens’ Caesalpinia
A spiny shrub or small tree native to East Africa. Used as a living fence and for ornamental purposes.
USDA Zone: 9–11

48. Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name: Calliandra / Powderpuff Tree
A fast-growing nitrogen-fixing shrub from Central America, widely planted for fodder, fuelwood, and erosion control.
USDA Zone: 9–11

49. Callistemon citrinus
Common Name: Crimson Bottlebrush
An Australian ornamental shrub with bright red, brush-like flowers. Widely planted in gardens and used as a hedge.
USDA Zone: 9–11

50. Callistemon lanceolatus (synonym of Callistemon citrinus, often considered the same species)
Common Name: Lance-leaved Bottlebrush
An ornamental shrub with crimson flowers, drought-tolerant and attractive to pollinators.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

51. Callistemon viminalis
Common Name: Weeping Bottlebrush
An ornamental tree from Australia with drooping branches and bright red flower spikes. Popular for landscaping and as a pollinator plant.
USDA Zone: 9–11

52. Callitris robusta (often treated as Callitris columellaris)
Common Name: White Cypress Pine
A hardy Australian conifer valued for durable termite-resistant timber and windbreak planting.
USDA Zone: 9–11

53. Calodendrum capense
Common Name: Cape Chestnut
An attractive ornamental tree native to southern Africa, with large clusters of pink flowers. Also provides oil-rich seeds used in cosmetics.
USDA Zone: 10–12

54. Casearia battiscombei (correct spelling of “battiscombe”)
Common Name: Battiscombe’s Casearia
A forest tree from East Africa, used locally for timber and shade. Rarely cultivated but important in indigenous woodland ecosystems.
USDA Zone: 10–11

55. Casuarina junghuhniana (correct spelling of “jughuniana”)
Common Name: Mountain She-oak
A tall, fast-growing Australian tree introduced widely in Africa for timber, fuelwood, and soil conservation.
USDA Zone: 9–11

56. Celtis africana
Common Name: White Stinkwood
A widespread African tree used for shade, fodder, and light timber. Popular in landscaping due to its graceful crown.
USDA Zone: 9–11

57. Chorisia speciosa (now classified as Ceiba speciosa)
Common Name: Silk Floss Tree
A South American ornamental tree with large pink flowers and a spiny trunk. Grown in parks and gardens for its beauty.
USDA Zone: 10–12

58. Chorisia ventricosa (likely a synonym of Ceiba speciosa, often confused in trade)
Common Name: Spiny Silk Floss Tree
Closely related to Ceiba speciosa, with ornamental spiny trunks and showy flowers.
USDA Zone: 10–12

59. Combretum schumannii
Common Name: Schumann’s Combretum
A large African tree producing hardwood used in construction and firewood. Found in savanna woodlands.
USDA Zone: 9–11

60. Combretum zeyheri
Common Name: Large-fruited Bushwillow
An African savanna tree with distinctive winged fruits. Provides firewood, shade, and traditional medicinal uses.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

61. Commiphora baluensis
Common Name: Balu Commiphora
A drought-tolerant shrub or small tree from East Africa, belonging to the myrrh family. Known for its resin and use in traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 10–12

62. Conocarpus lancifolius (correct spelling)
Common Name: Damas Tree
Native to coastal East Africa and Arabia, this fast-growing tree is used for shade, windbreaks, and urban landscaping.
USDA Zone: 10–12

63. Cordeauxia edulis
Common Name: Yeheb Nut
A rare shrub native to Somalia and Ethiopia, producing edible seeds considered a delicacy. Drought-resistant and culturally important.
USDA Zone: 10–12

64. Cordia africana
Common Name: Sudan Teak
A widespread African tree valued for quality timber, shade, and fodder. Its fast growth makes it useful in agroforestry systems.
USDA Zone: 9–11

65. Cordia monoica
Common Name: Indian Cordia
A hardy shrub or small tree from dry regions of Africa and Asia, used for fodder, firewood, and traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 10–12

66. Cordia sinensis
Common Name: Grey-leaved Cordia
Native to arid East Africa, this small tree provides fodder, fuel, and edible fruits. Often planted in agro-pastoral systems.
USDA Zone: 10–12

67. Craibia brownii
Common Name: Brown’s Craibia
A tall forest tree of East Africa, known for its large leaves and timber value. Also contributes to forest canopy diversity.
USDA Zone: 9–11

68. Croton macrostachyus
Common Name: Broad-leaved Croton
A fast-growing African tree with medicinal bark and seeds. Used in reforestation, shade, and traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 9–11

69. Croton megalocarpus
Common Name: Croton Tree
Native to East Africa, widely planted for biodiesel production, shade, and soil fertility improvement.
USDA Zone: 9–11

70. Cryptomeria japonica
Common Name: Japanese Cedar / Sugi
A tall evergreen conifer native to Japan. Grown worldwide for timber, reforestation, and as an ornamental.
USDA Zone: 7–10

 

81. Diospyros scabra
Common Name: Rough-leaved Ebony
A shrub or small tree native to dry regions of Africa. Produces hard wood and is used locally for tool handles and firewood.
USDA Zone: 9–11

82. Dobera glabra
Common Name: Desert Date Dobera
A hardy evergreen tree of arid East Africa. Its leaves and fruits provide famine food and fodder.
USDA Zone: 10–12

83. Dodonaea viscosa (correct spelling of “Dodonea”)
Common Name: Sand Olive / Hopbush
A tough shrub found worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions. Grown for erosion control, windbreaks, and ornamentals.
USDA Zone: 9–11

84. Dombeya torrida
Common Name: East African Dombeya
A small tree native to African highlands. Produces clusters of attractive flowers and is used in reforestation and ornamental planting.
USDA Zone: 9–11

85. Dovyalis abyssinica
Common Name: Abyssinian Dovyalis
A spiny African shrub producing edible, acidic fruits. Used for hedges, jams, and fodder.
USDA Zone: 9–11

86. Dovyalis caffra
Common Name: Kei Apple
A hardy shrub or small tree native to southern Africa. Fruits are edible and made into jams; also used for dense hedges.
USDA Zone: 9–11

87. Drypetes gerrardii
Common Name: Gerrard’s Ironwood
A forest tree of East and southern Africa, producing hard, durable wood. Also valued in traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 9–11

88. Ehretia cymosa
Common Name: Puzzle Bush / Ehretia
A small African tree with edible orange fruits and medicinal uses. Found in savanna and woodland areas.
USDA Zone: 9–11

89. Entada abyssinica
Common Name: St. Thomas Bean / Entada
A large African liana or small tree. Known for its large pods and traditional medicinal applications.
USDA Zone: 10–12

90. Erythrina abyssinica
Common Name: Red Hot Poker Tree
A striking African tree with bright red flowers. Used as a shade and ornamental tree, and also in traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

91. Erythrina burttii
Common Name: Burtt’s Coral Tree
A flowering tree native to East Africa. Known for its red blossoms and use as a shade tree in farms and homesteads.
USDA Zone: 9–11

92. Erythrophleum guineense (correct spelling of “guineese”)
Common Name: Ordeal Tree
A tall African tree producing extremely hard wood. Historically used in traditional rituals, and its bark contains powerful alkaloids.
USDA Zone: 10–12

93. Eucalyptus camaldulensis (extra parenthesis removed)
Common Name: River Red Gum
A hardy Australian tree widely planted in Africa for fuelwood, timber, and erosion control. Extremely drought-tolerant.
USDA Zone: 8–11

94. Eucalyptus ficifolia (now Corymbia ficifolia)
Common Name: Red Flowering Gum
A spectacular ornamental tree from Australia with clusters of red to orange blossoms. Grown in gardens and along streets.
USDA Zone: 9–11

95. Eucalyptus globulus
Common Name: Blue Gum
One of the most widely planted eucalyptus species. Valued for fast-growing timber, pulpwood, and windbreaks.
USDA Zone: 9–11

96. Eucalyptus grandis
Common Name: Rose Gum / Flooded Gum
A tall, fast-growing plantation species from Australia. Important for timber, poles, and pulpwood.
USDA Zone: 9–11

97. Eucalyptus maculata (now Corymbia maculata)
Common Name: Spotted Gum
A durable timber tree from Australia, with distinctive spotted bark. Used in construction and ornamental planting.
USDA Zone: 9–11

98. Eucalyptus paniculata (now Corymbia maculata var., but often listed separately)
Common Name: Grey Ironbark
An Australian tree producing extremely strong, durable timber, resistant to decay and termites.
USDA Zone: 9–11

99. Eucalyptus regnans
Common Name: Mountain Ash
The tallest flowering plant in the world, native to southeastern Australia. Cultivated in plantations for timber and pulp.
USDA Zone: 9–11

100. Eucalyptus saligna
Common Name: Sydney Blue Gum
A tall, straight tree native to Australia. Grown extensively in plantations for timber, poles, and reforestation.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

101. Eucalyptus urophylla
Common Name: Timor Mountain Gum
Native to islands of Indonesia and Timor, this fast-growing tree is widely planted for pulpwood, timber, and reforestation.
USDA Zone: 9–11

102. Faidherbia albida (correct spelling; originally “Faidhebia”)
Common Name: Apple-ring Acacia
A unique African tree that sheds leaves during the rainy season, making it excellent for agroforestry. Its pods are highly nutritious livestock fodder.
USDA Zone: 9–11

103. Faurea saligna
Common Name: Beechwood
An African tree with attractive foliage and small flowers. Grown for shade, ornamental use, and light timber.
USDA Zone: 9–11

104. Flacourtia indica
Common Name: Governor’s Plum
A hardy shrub or small tree native to Africa and Asia, producing edible plum-like fruits. Used for hedges, shade, and traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 9–11

105. Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Common Name: Green Ash
Native to North America, this fast-growing shade tree is widely planted in urban landscapes and for windbreaks.
USDA Zone: 3–9

106. Gardenia volkensii
Common Name: Bushveld Gardenia
A small, fragrant-flowered shrub or tree from Africa. The strongly scented white flowers and edible fruits make it highly valued.
USDA Zone: 9–11

107. Gmelina arborea
Common Name: Gmelina / White Teak
A fast-growing tropical tree native to Asia, widely planted for timber, furniture, and reforestation in Africa.
USDA Zone: 10–12

108. Grevillea robusta
Common Name: Silky Oak
A tall Australian tree, popular in agroforestry for shade, windbreaks, and quality timber. Also widely used as an ornamental.
USDA Zone: 9–11

109. Grewia discolor
Common Name: Donkey Berry
A shrub or small tree native to Africa, producing sweet, edible berries. Provides fodder, shade, and traditional remedies.
USDA Zone: 9–11

110. Grewia villosa
Common Name: Hairy-leaved Grewia
An African shrub producing edible fruits often used in juices and traditional drinks. Hardy and drought-tolerant.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

111. Gliricidia sepium
Common Name: Gliricidia / Quickstick
A fast-growing nitrogen-fixing tree from Central America, widely used in Africa for fodder, fuelwood, live fencing, and soil improvement.
USDA Zone: 9–11

112. Gyrocarpus americanus
Common Name: Helicopter Tree / Shiral
A tropical tree with distinctive winged fruits that spin like propellers. Found in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific islands.
USDA Zone: 10–12

113. Hagenia abyssinica
Common Name: African Redwood
A highland African tree with medicinal flowers traditionally used as a remedy for tapeworm. Also valued for shade and timber.
USDA Zone: 9–11

114. Hakea saligna
Common Name: Willow-leaved Hakea
An evergreen shrub or small tree from Australia, cultivated for hedges and ornamental use. Drought-tolerant and hardy.
USDA Zone: 9–11

115. Harungana madagascariensis
Common Name: Orange-milk Tree
A tropical African tree with orange sap, used in traditional medicine. Also valuable for reforestation and fuelwood.
USDA Zone: 10–12

116. Hymenaea verrucosa
Common Name: East African Copal Tree
Produces resin known as copal, historically used in varnishes and incense. Found in coastal East Africa.
USDA Zone: 10–12

117. Hyphaene compressa
Common Name: East African Doum Palm
A palm with clustered trunks, producing edible fruits. Used for weaving, construction, and food in arid areas.
USDA Zone: 10–12

118. Hyphaene coriacea
Common Name: Ilala Palm
Native to southern Africa, valued for its edible fruit, palm wine, and weaving materials.
USDA Zone: 10–12

119. Jacaranda mimosifolia (correct spelling of “mimiosifolia”)
Common Name: Jacaranda
A famous ornamental tree from South America, with stunning lavender-blue flowers. Widely planted in tropical and subtropical cities.
USDA Zone: 9–11

120. Jatropha curcas
Common Name: Physic Nut
A hardy shrub native to Central America, now grown worldwide for biofuel production. Also used for fencing and erosion control.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

121. Juniperus procera
Common Name: African Pencil Cedar
A tall conifer native to East African highlands. Valued for durable timber, incense, and as a forest tree in montane regions.
USDA Zone: 8–11

122. Khaya anthotheca
Common Name: East African Mahogany
A large forest tree producing high-quality mahogany timber. Widely valued for furniture, construction, and carving.
USDA Zone: 10–12

123. Kigelia africana
Common Name: Sausage Tree
An African savanna tree with large sausage-shaped fruits. Grown ornamentally and used in traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 10–12

124. Lannea elata
Common Name: Lannea
A deciduous African tree used for timber, fodder, and traditional remedies. Its fruits are edible and enjoyed locally.
USDA Zone: 9–11

125. Lawsonia inermis
Common Name: Henna
A shrub or small tree native to North Africa and Asia. Famous for producing henna dye from its leaves.
USDA Zone: 9–11

126. Leucaena diversifolia
Common Name: Leucaena
A nitrogen-fixing tree native to Central America. Used for fodder, green manure, and erosion control.
USDA Zone: 9–11

127. Leucaena leucocephala
Common Name: White Leadtree
A widely planted multipurpose species for fodder, firewood, and soil enrichment. Fast-growing but can become invasive.
USDA Zone: 9–11

128. Leucaena pallida
Common Name: Pale Leucaena
A shrubby nitrogen-fixing tree used in fodder and agroforestry systems. Hardy in dry areas.
USDA Zone: 9–11

129. Leucaena trichandra
Common Name: Hairy Leucaena
A drought-tolerant, nitrogen-fixing tree from Central America. Used in fodder systems and soil conservation.
USDA Zone: 9–11

130. Maesopsis eminii
Common Name: Musizi
A fast-growing African forest tree widely used in agroforestry and plantations for timber, poles, and reforestation.
USDA Zone: 10–12

 

131. Markhamia lutea
Common Name: Nile Tulip Tree
A fast-growing East African tree with bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. Popular for ornamental planting, shade, and timber.
USDA Zone: 9–11

132. Melia azedarach
Common Name: Persian Lilac / Chinaberry Tree
A medium-sized tree native to Asia, often planted as an ornamental and shade tree. Produces small lilac flowers and bead-like fruits.
USDA Zone: 9–11

133. Melia volkensii
Common Name: Mukau
An important timber tree native to Kenya’s drylands. Produces high-quality hardwood resistant to termites and drought.
USDA Zone: 9–11

134. Melia volkensii (Nuts)
Common Name: Mukau (Seed Source)
Same as above, listed here specifically for its seeds, which are propagated for dryland forestry.
USDA Zone: 9–11

135. Milicia excelsa
Common Name: Iroko
A massive African tree producing durable hardwood often called "African teak." Used for construction, furniture, and shipbuilding.
USDA Zone: 10–12

136. Millettia dura (correct spelling of “Milletia”)
Common Name: Dura Millettia
A leguminous African tree used for shade, fodder, and traditional medicine. Found in savanna and forest edges.
USDA Zone: 9–11

137. Mimusops kummel
Common Name: Kummel / Wild Medlar
An evergreen forest tree of East Africa. Produces edible fruits and durable timber.
USDA Zone: 10–12

138. Moringa oleifera
Common Name: Drumstick Tree / Horseradish Tree
A fast-growing tree native to South Asia, now cultivated worldwide. Leaves, pods, and seeds are highly nutritious and medicinal.
USDA Zone: 9–11

139. Moringa stenopetala
Common Name: African Moringa / Cabbage Tree
Native to Ethiopia and Kenya, valued for its edible leaves and drought resistance. Used in food, medicine, and water purification.
USDA Zone: 9–11

140. Myrianthus holstii
Common Name: Giant Yellow Mulberry
A tropical African tree with edible fruits and leaves sometimes used as vegetables. Also valued in traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 10–12

 

141. Mystroxylon aethiopicum
Common Name: Kooboo Berry
A small African tree or shrub producing edible red fruits. Also used for traditional medicine and hedges.
USDA Zone: 9–11

142. Newtonia buchananii
Common Name: Forest Newtonia
A tall African forest tree with spreading crown. Valued for shade, soil improvement, and timber.
USDA Zone: 10–12

143. Newtonia hildebrandtii
Common Name: Hildebrandt’s Newtonia
A large East African tree of coastal forests and river valleys. Provides timber and shade.
USDA Zone: 10–12

144. Newtonia paucijuga
Common Name: Paucijuga Newtonia
A semi-deciduous African tree of coastal woodlands, valued for heavy hardwood timber.
USDA Zone: 10–12

145. Ocotea usambarensis
Common Name: East African Camphorwood
A large evergreen tree native to East African montane forests. Produces aromatic timber used in furniture and construction.
USDA Zone: 9–11

146. Olea capensis subsp. hochstetteri
Common Name: East African Olive
A subspecies of African olive found in montane forests. Produces dense, hard timber and edible but small fruits.
USDA Zone: 9–11

147. Olea capensis subsp. welwitschii (correct spelling, not “welwitchii”)
Common Name: Welwitsch’s Olive
A subspecies of Cape Olive in African forests. Used for durable timber and traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 9–11

148. Olea europaea subsp. africana
Common Name: Wild Olive
Native to Africa, this tree is related to the cultivated olive. Produces small edible fruits and extremely hard timber.
USDA Zone: 9–11

149. Paramacrolobium coeruleum
Common Name: Blue Macrolobium
A large African forest tree valued for shade and ornamental use. Produces hardwood used locally.
USDA Zone: 10–12

150. Parkinsonia aculeata
Common Name: Jerusalem Thorn / Horse Bean
A hardy thorny shrub or small tree native to the Americas, now grown in Africa for ornamentals, fodder, and live fencing.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

151. Phoenix reclinata
Common Name: Wild Date Palm / Senegal Date Palm
A clumping palm native to Africa. Produces edible dates and is widely used for landscaping, weaving, and shade.
USDA Zone: 9–11

152. Piliostigma thonningii
Common Name: Camel’s Foot Tree
A common African savanna tree with camel-foot-shaped leaves. Provides fodder, shade, and traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 9–11

153. Pinus caribaea
Common Name: Caribbean Pine
Native to Central America and the Caribbean. Grown in plantations for timber, resin, and pulpwood.
USDA Zone: 9–11

154. Pinus patula
Common Name: Mexican Weeping Pine
A high-altitude pine from Mexico, widely planted in Africa for timber, pulpwood, and windbreaks.
USDA Zone: 8–10

155. Pinus radiata
Common Name: Monterey Pine
Native to California, but the most widely planted commercial pine in the world. Provides high-quality timber and pulpwood.
USDA Zone: 8–10

156. Pithecellobium dulce
Common Name: Manila Tamarind
A thorny tree native to tropical America. Produces sweet edible pods and is used for shade, fodder, and living fences.
USDA Zone: 9–11

157. Podocarpus falcatus (now Afrocarpus falcatus)
Common Name: Outeniqua Yellowwood
A large African conifer used for timber, shade, and reforestation. Produces fleshy fruits eaten by birds.
USDA Zone: 9–11

158. Polyscias fulva
Common Name: Mushugi / African Aralia
A tall, fast-growing tree native to African montane forests. Used for reforestation, shade, and light timber.
USDA Zone: 9–11

159. Polyscias kikuyuensis
Common Name: Kikuyu Polyscias
An East African forest tree used for timber, shade, and as an ornamental in highland regions.
USDA Zone: 9–11

160. Premna maxima
Common Name: Premna
A small tree native to East Africa, valued for its medicinal uses and fodder. Grown in dry savanna woodlands.
USDA Zone: 10–12

 

161. Pyracantha angustifolia
Common Name: Narrow-leaved Firethorn
A thorny shrub from China, often grown as an ornamental hedge with clusters of bright red berries. Attracts birds and pollinators.
USDA Zone: 7–9

162. Schinus molle
Common Name: Peruvian Pepper Tree / False Pepper
An evergreen tree from South America, producing clusters of pink peppercorn-like berries. Used ornamentally and for shade.
USDA Zone: 8–11

163. Sclerocarya birrea
Common Name: Marula Tree
An iconic African savanna tree producing edible fruits used for beverages and oils. Also important in traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 10–12

164. Senna siamea
Common Name: Siamese Cassia
A fast-growing Asian tree widely planted in Africa for timber, fodder, and shade. Its yellow flowers add ornamental value.
USDA Zone: 9–11

165. Senna spectabilis
Common Name: Spectacular Cassia
A tropical tree with golden-yellow flower clusters. Used as an ornamental, shade tree, and in agroforestry.
USDA Zone: 9–11

166. Sesbania grandiflora
Common Name: Agati / Vegetable Hummingbird
A fast-growing tree native to Southeast Asia, producing edible flowers and leaves. Commonly planted for fodder and soil improvement.
USDA Zone: 10–12

167. Sesbania sesban
Common Name: River Bean / Sesban
A small, fast-growing nitrogen-fixing tree. Extensively used in agroforestry for fodder, fuelwood, and green manure.
USDA Zone: 9–11

168. Spathodea campanulata
Common Name: African Tulip Tree
A striking ornamental with large scarlet-orange flowers. Widely planted in tropical regions for shade and beauty.
USDA Zone: 10–12

169. Strychnos henningsii
Common Name: Poison Strychnos
An evergreen African forest tree used in traditional medicine. Related to the source of strychnine but with varied local uses.
USDA Zone: 9–11

170. Syncarpia laurifolia (likely intended as Syncarpia glomulifera)
Common Name: Turpentine Tree
A tall Australian tree producing strong, durable timber and aromatic oils. Often planted for shade and windbreaks.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

171. Tamarindus indica
Common Name: Tamarind
A tropical fruit tree native to Africa, now grown worldwide. Produces tangy pods used in food, drinks, and medicine.
USDA Zone: 10–12

172. Teclea nobilis (now Vepris nobilis)
Common Name: Teclea
An evergreen African tree found in forests and woodlands. Known for its fragrant leaves and use in traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 9–11

173. Tecoma stans
Common Name: Yellow Bells / Trumpet Bush
A hardy ornamental shrub or small tree with clusters of yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Drought-tolerant and widely grown in gardens.
USDA Zone: 9–11

174. Tectona grandis
Common Name: Teak ⭐
One of the world’s most valuable timber trees, native to Asia. Extensively planted in Africa for its durable hardwood.
USDA Zone: 10–12

175. Terminalia mentalis (likely a mislabel; possibly Terminalia mantaly – Madagascar Almond)
Common Name: Madagascar Almond
A popular ornamental tree with layered, umbrella-like branches. Used for landscaping and shade in tropical regions.
USDA Zone: 10–12

176. Terminalia brownii (Extracted)
Common Name: Brown Terminalia
An East African savanna tree providing medicinal bark extracts. Also used for timber and fuelwood.
USDA Zone: 9–11

177. Terminalia brownii (Fruits)
Common Name: Brown Terminalia
Same species as above, listed here specifically for its edible and medicinal fruits.
USDA Zone: 9–11

178. Terminalia prunoides
Common Name: Purplepod Terminalia
A shrub or small tree native to southern Africa. Used as a hedge and in traditional remedies.
USDA Zone: 9–11

179. Terminalia spinosa
Common Name: Spiny Terminalia
A drought-resistant African tree, important for firewood, poles, and traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 9–11

180. Thevetia peruviana
Common Name: Yellow Oleander / Lucky Nut
An ornamental shrub with bright yellow flowers. Toxic if ingested, but widely planted for beauty and hedging.
USDA Zone: 9–11

 

181. Tipuana tipu
Common Name: Tipu Tree / Rosewood of the Andes
A fast-growing ornamental tree from South America. Produces yellow flowers and is widely planted for shade and avenue landscaping.
USDA Zone: 9–11

182. Tristania conferta (now Lophostemon confertus)
Common Name: Brisbane Box
An evergreen Australian tree with glossy leaves and cream-colored flowers. Used in urban landscaping for its resilience.
USDA Zone: 9–11

183. Vangueria madagascariensis
Common Name: Spanish Tamarind / Tamarind of Madagascar
A fruit-bearing African tree producing sweet, edible fruits used in drinks and jams.
USDA Zone: 10–12

184. Vitex keniensis
Common Name: Meru Oak ⭐
An endangered East African tree, producing highly valuable timber. Native to Kenya’s highlands and protected due to overharvesting.
USDA Zone: 9–11

185. Vitex payos
Common Name: Chocolate Berry
A small African tree producing edible brown fruits with a sweet flavor. Also valued for shade and traditional medicine.
USDA Zone: 9–11

186. Ximenia americana
Common Name: Sour Plum
A spiny shrub or small tree widespread in Africa. Fruits are edible and rich in oils; also used in traditional remedies.
USDA Zone: 9–11

187. Zanthoxylum gilletii (synonym: Fagara macrophylla)
Common Name: African Satinwood / Knobwood
A tall African forest tree valued for durable timber and medicinal bark.
USDA Zone: 10–12

188. Ziziphus abyssinica
Common Name: Abyssinian Jujube
A spiny shrub native to East Africa. Produces small edible fruits and is useful for fencing and erosion control.
USDA Zone: 9–11

189. Ziziphus mauritiana
Common Name: Indian Jujube / Ber
A fruit tree widely cultivated in Africa and Asia. Produces sweet edible fruits and tolerates drought well.
USDA Zone: 9–11

190. Ziziphus mucronata
Common Name: Buffalo Thorn
A common African savanna tree with zig-zag thorns. Provides edible fruits, fodder, and firewood.
USDA Zone: 9–11