Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 18: 190 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592403
Common Names
- Cedrela dugesii
- Dugesii Cedrela
- Dugesii Mahogany
Synonyms
- Cedrela ciliolata S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Cedrela dugesii (also called C. dugesii, 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 dugesii is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cedrela dugesii has small white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cedrela dugesii is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 20 m in height. It is a slow-growing species, with a growth rate of up to 0.5 m per year. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Cedrela dugesii
Cedrela dugesii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Cedrela dugesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cedrela dugesii?
Cedrela dugesii
What type of tree is Cedrela dugesii?
Evergreen
Where is Cedrela dugesii native to?
Central America
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,