Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.Zapater & del Castillo
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 42: 348 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592465
Common Names
- Saltensis Cedrela
- Saltensis Cedrela Tree
- Saltensis Rain Tree
Description
Cedrela saltensis (also called C. saltensis, 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 saltensis 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 saltensis 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 saltensis is a fast-growing tree, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a shaded area until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in moist, well-draining soil. The tree should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Cedrela saltensis
Cedrela saltensis is native to Central America and Mexico.
Cedrela saltensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cedrela saltensis?
Cedrela saltensis
What type of tree is Cedrela saltensis?
Evergreen
Where is Cedrela saltensis 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,