Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsum
ID:
659236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 176 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658568



Common Names

  • Ceylon Mahogany
  • Indian Mahogany
  • Malabar Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Macrochiton excelsum M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Alliaria procera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum altissimum Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum arnoldianum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum excelsum hasseltii Miq. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum excelsum parvifolium Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum excelsum pedicellatum Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum gobara (Buch.-Ham.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum hasseltii Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum havilandii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum hubertii Harms [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum macgregorii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum microbotrys King [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum motleyanum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum pallidum Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum peerisii Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum procerum Hiern [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum procerum integrum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum procerum macranthum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum procerum motleyanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum turbinatum King [unknown]
  • Epicharis procera Pierre [unknown]
  • Guarea acuminata Wall. [unknown]
  • Guarea disyphonia Griff. [unknown]
  • Guarea gobara Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Guarea oblonga Wall. [unknown]
  • Guarea procera Wall. [unknown]
  • Hartighsea excelsa A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Hartighsea gobara Wight & Arn. ex Voigt [unknown]

Description

Dysoxylum excelsum (also called Brown Beech, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 40 meters. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dysoxylum excelsum 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 excelsum has small, yellow 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 excelsum 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 excelsum

Dysoxylum excelsum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Dysoxylum excelsum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysoxylum excelsum?

Dysoxylum excelsum

What is the common name of Dysoxylum excelsum?

Brown Mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Dysoxylum excelsum?

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