Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
dickiana
ID:
659523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 30: 84 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658855



Common Names

  • Dickiana Mahogany
  • Dickiana Red Mahogany
  • Dickiana White Mahogany


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Description

Hexacyrtis dickiana (also called Dick's Hexacyrtis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Meliaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hexacyrtis dickiana is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hexacyrtis dickiana has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hexacyrtis dickiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Hexacyrtis dickiana

Hexacyrtis dickiana can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Hexacyrtis dickiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hexacyrtis dickiana?

Hexacyrtis dickiana

What is the common name of Hexacyrtis dickiana?

Dick's Mahogany

What is the native range of Hexacyrtis dickiana?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Hexacyrtis genus

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278021: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.