Khaya senegalensis (African mahogany), native to tropical Africa, is a fast-growing, droughttolerant tree well-suited for commercial plantations in dry regions. Renowned for its rich reddish-brown wood, it serves both ornamental and economic purposes. Its adaptability to poor soils and arid climates makes it ideal trees for wasteland reclamation. The species is increasingly popular for timber, shade and avenue planting with potential to reduce timber imports and contribute to sustainable land restoration and rural livelihoods. This document explores its cultivation, adaptability, ecological importance and economic viability.