Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollissimum
ID:
659368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 175 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658700



Common Names

  • Dysoxylum Mollissimum
  • Soft Mahogany
  • Soft Red Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Macrochiton mollissimum M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Trichilia mollissima Spreng. [unknown]
  • Turraea octandra Blanco [unknown]
  • Scyphostigma philippinense M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Alliaria mollis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria mollissima (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria teysmannii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Didymocheton hainanense (Merr.) Harms [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum alliarum (Buch.-Ham.) N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum filicifolium H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum floribundum Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum hainanense Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum hainanense glaberrimum F.C.How & T.C.Chen [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum hamiltonii Hiern [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum leptorrhachis Harms [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum mollissimum glaberrimum (F.C.How & T.C.Chen) P.Y.Chen [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum mollissimum sumatranum Miq. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum octandrum Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum schizochitoides (Turcz.) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum teysmannii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Guarea alliaria Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Guarea mollis Wall. ex Hiern [unknown]
  • Hartighsea alliaria Arn. ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Hartighsea forsteri A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Hartighsea mollissima A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Hartighsea schizochitoides Turcz. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum mollissimum mollissimum [unknown]

Description

Dysoxylum mollissimum (also called Soft Beech, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 25 meters. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dysoxylum mollissimum is used for its timber and as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its timber is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dysoxylum mollissimum sub. molle (Miq.) Mabb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dysoxylum mollissimum is a white, fragrant, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, flat, brown seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysoxylum mollissimum is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Dysoxylum mollissimum

Dysoxylum mollissimum is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Dysoxylum mollissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysoxylum mollissimum?

Dysoxylum mollissimum

What is the common name of Dysoxylum mollissimum?

Soft Mahogany

What is the native range of Dysoxylum mollissimum?

Southeast Asia

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