Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 6: 119 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592386
Common Names
- Cedrela balansae
- Balansae Cedrela
- Balansae Mahogany
Description
Cedrela balansae (also called C. balansae, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. The bark is smooth and gray, and the leaves are narrow and pointed. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cedrela balansae is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of food for animals, and as a source of wood for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Cedrela balansae has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. Seed: The seed of Cedrela balansae is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Cedrela balansae are small, dark green, and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cedrela balansae is a fast-growing tree that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Cedrela balansae
Cedrela balansae is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Cedrela balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cedrela balansae?
Cedrela balansae
Where is Cedrela balansae native to?
Central America
What type of tree is Cedrela balansae?
Evergreen
Species in the Cedrela genus
Cedrela angustifolia,
Cedrela balansae,
Cedrela discolor,
Cedrela dugesii,
Cedrela fissilis,
Cedrela longipetiolulata,
Cedrela montana,
Cedrela oaxacensis,
Cedrela odorata,
Cedrela rehderiana,
Cedrela saltensis,
Cedrela salvadorensis,
Cedrela tonduzii,
Cedrela weberbaueri,
Cedrela kuelapensis,
Cedrela nebulosa,
Cedrela monroensis,
Cedrela molinensis,
Cedrela ngobe,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae,
Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,