Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fissilis
ID:
593077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. : 75 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592409



Common Names

  • Cedrela Fissilis
  • Fissilis Cedrela
  • Cedrela


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Synonyms

  • Surenus fissilis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cedrela barbata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela brasiliensis A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Cedrela brasiliensis australis A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Cedrela brunellioides Rusby [unknown]
  • Cedrela elliptica Rizzini & Heringer [unknown]
  • Cedrela fissilis glabrior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela fissilis macrocarpa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela hirsuta C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela longiflora C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela macrocarpa Ducke [unknown]
  • Cedrela pachyrhachis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela pilgeri C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela regnellii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela tubiflora Bertoni [unknown]
  • Cedrela tubiflora angustifolia Bertoni [unknown]
  • Cedrela tubiflora bertoniensis Bertoni [unknown]
  • Cedrela tubiflora grandifolia (Bertoni) M.Buchinger & Falcone [unknown]
  • Cedrela tubiflora intermedia Bertoni [unknown]
  • Cedrela tubiflora lagenaria Bertoni [unknown]
  • Cedrela tubiflora parvifoliola M.Buchinger & Falcone [unknown]
  • Cedrela tubiflora typica Bertoni [unknown]
  • Cedrela tubiflora grandifolia Bertoni [unknown]
  • Cedrela tubiflora tubiflora [unknown]

Description

Cedrela fissilis (also called C. fissilis, 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 fissilis 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 fissilis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cedrela fissilis 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 full sun 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 fissilis

Cedrela fissilis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cedrela fissilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cedrela fissilis?

Cedrela fissilis

What type of tree is Cedrela fissilis?

Evergreen

Where is Cedrela fissilis native to?

Central America

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