Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cumingianum
ID:
659213

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 1: 497 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658545



Common Names

  • Dysoxylum cumingianum
  • Cuming's Mahogany
  • Philippine Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Alliaria cauliflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum agusanense Elmer [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum cauliflorum (Turcz.) G.Perkins [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum pyriforme Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum siargaoense Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum sulphureum Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum testaceum Elmer [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum triangulare Merr. [unknown]
  • Epicharis cumingiana (C.DC.) Harms [unknown]
  • Epicharis pyriformis (Merr.) Harms [unknown]
  • Epicharis siargaoensis (Merr.) Harms [unknown]
  • Epicharis triangularis (Merr.) Harms [unknown]
  • Hartighsea cauliflora Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Dysoxylum cumingianum (also called Cuming's Mahogany, Indian Mahogany, and White Cedar, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of 30-45 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dysoxylum cumingianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dysoxylum cumingianum has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysoxylum cumingianum is a medium-sized tree with a spreading crown. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Dysoxylum cumingianum

Dysoxylum cumingianum is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Dysoxylum cumingianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysoxylum cumingianum?

Dysoxylum cumingianum

What is the common name of Dysoxylum cumingianum?

Brown Mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Dysoxylum cumingianum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Dysoxylum genus

Dysoxylum gotadhora, Dysoxylum acutangulum, Dysoxylum alatum, Dysoxylum aliquantulum, Dysoxylum alliaceum, Dysoxylum aneityense, Dysoxylum angustifolium, Dysoxylum annae, Dysoxylum arborescens, Dysoxylum beddomei, Dysoxylum bijugum, Dysoxylum boridianum, Dysoxylum brachybotrys, Dysoxylum brassii, Dysoxylum brevipaniculum, Dysoxylum canalense, Dysoxylum carolinae, Dysoxylum cauliflorum, Dysoxylum championii, Dysoxylum crassum, Dysoxylum cumingianum, Dysoxylum cupuliforme, Dysoxylum cyrtobotryum, Dysoxylum densiflorum, Dysoxylum dolichobotrys, Dysoxylum dumosum, Dysoxylum enantiophyllum, Dysoxylum excelsum, Dysoxylum flavescens, Dysoxylum fraserianum, Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum, Dysoxylum gillespieanum, Dysoxylum glandulosum, Dysoxylum grande, Dysoxylum hapalanthum, Dysoxylum hoaense, Dysoxylum hongkongense, Dysoxylum hornei, Dysoxylum huntii, Dysoxylum inopinatum, Dysoxylum juglans, Dysoxylum kaniense, Dysoxylum klanderi, Dysoxylum kouiriense, Dysoxylum latifolium, Dysoxylum laxiracemosum, Dysoxylum lenticellare, Dysoxylum lenticellatum, Dysoxylum loureirii, Dysoxylum macranthum,

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,

References