Cordia africana facts for kids
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The Sudan teak (scientific name: Cordia africana) is a beautiful tree from Africa. It's a medium-sized tree that stays green all year round. It has pretty white flowers and belongs to the borage family. This tree is special because it grows tasty fruits you can eat, and its strong wood is used to make things like drums and furniture.
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What is Sudan Teak Used For?
The Cordia africana tree is very useful for many things. People have used its wood for a long time to make musical instruments.
Making Drums and Furniture
The wood from the Sudan teak is strong and durable. It's often used to make drums, like the famous Akan Drum. This drum is now in the British Museum and was found to be made from this very tree. Because of its strength, the wood is also great for making high-quality furniture. It can be used for flooring, window frames, and even inside parts of buildings.
Helping Bees and Animals
The Cordia africana tree is also helpful for nature. Its flowers produce a lot of nectar, which is a sweet liquid that bees love. This makes it a perfect place to keep beehives. Bees can live in the tree and collect nectar to make honey. The tree's leaves are also used as food for animals, which is called forage. And, as mentioned, the tree grows fruits that people can eat!
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In Spanish: Cordia africana para niños
