Dysoxylum rigidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Mabb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Malaysian Forester 45: 450 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658787
Common Names
- Rigidum Mahogany
- Rigidum Red Mahogany
- Rigidum White Mahogany
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- Chisocheton rigidus Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Dysoxylum rigidum (also called Rigid Dysoxylum, among many other common names) is a small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and a few leaves, and grows in dry, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dysoxylum rigidum is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dysoxylum rigidum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dysoxylum rigidum is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dysoxylum rigidum
Dysoxylum rigidum is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Dysoxylum rigidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysoxylum rigidum?
Dysoxylum rigidum
What is the common name of Dysoxylum rigidum?
Rigid Mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Dysoxylum rigidum?
Tropical rainforests of India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2780145: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.