Cacao Tree (Theobroma cacao)

Uses: Seeds used to produce cocoa beans for chocolate production. Cultural Significance: Valued for its role in chocolate production and associated cultural practices. Economic Benefits: Cocoa farming supports livelihoods for …

Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus indica)

Uses: Edible fruit, culinary uses, traditional medicine. Cultural Significance: Popular in Kenyan cuisine and traditional remedies. Economic Benefits: Tamarind products, local market sales. Regions: Coastal areas and arid regions with …

Rosewood (Pterocarpus spp.)

Uses: High-quality timber for furniture, carvings, and musical instruments. Cultural Significance: Valued for its beauty and durability, used in cultural artifacts. Economic Benefits: Rosewood timber is highly sought after, contributing …

African Olive (Olea africana)

Uses: Medicinal uses, wood for carving and fuel. Cultural Significance: Utilized in traditional medicine and cultural practices. Economic Benefits: Limited economic value but supports local livelihoods. Regions: Various regions across …

African Mahogany (Khaya anthotheca)

Uses: High-quality timber for furniture, cabinetry, and boat building. Cultural Significance: Not deeply rooted in traditional culture but valued for its wood. Economic Benefits: Timber production, woodworking industry. Regions: Tropical …

Cinnamon Tree (Cinnamomum spp.)

Uses: Bark for culinary and medicinal purposes, essential oil extraction. Cultural Significance: Used in traditional medicine and rituals. Economic Benefits: Cinnamon production, export market. Regions: Warm and humid regions with …

Meliaceae (Melia volkensii)

Uses: Timber for furniture, construction, and carvings. Cultural Significance: Used in traditional medicine by some communities. Economic Benefits: Timber industry, employment in woodworking. Regions: Semi-arid areas and dry lowland regions, …

Pine Tree (Pinus spp.)

Uses: Timber production, paper pulp, resin extraction. Cultural Significance: Often planted in reforestation efforts, not deeply rooted in traditional culture. Economic Benefits: Pine plantations contribute to the timber industry and …