What is "pterocarpus angolensis"

kiaat \kiaat\ n. a deciduous South African tree ( Pterocarpus angolensis) having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; it yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood.

Syn: bloodwood tree, Pterocarpus angolensis.

Pterocarpus angolensis (African teak, wild teak, , , , , , , ) is a species of Pterocarpus native to southern Africa, in Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zaire, Zimbabwe,and Zambia. It is a protected tree in South Africa. The name Kiaat, although Afrikaans, is sometimes used outside South Africa as well. In Zimbabwe, depending on what region you are in, it is known as Mukwa or Mubvamaropa.