Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setosum
ID:
659483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 13 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658815



Common Names

  • Setosum Mahogany
  • Setosum Red Mahogany
  • Setosum White Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Alliaria setosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum cerebriforme F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum lactiflorum Baker f. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum lamproanthum Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum magnifolium C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum sericiflorum C.T.White [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum tafaense Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum thaumasianthum Harms [unknown]
  • Epicharis setosa Span. [unknown]

Description

Dysoxylum setosum (also called Bristly Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Meliaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, with a height of up to 25 meters. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the western Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dysoxylum setosum 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 Dysoxylum setosum flower is a white, fragrant, four-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysoxylum setosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dysoxylum setosum

Dysoxylum setosum is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Dysoxylum setosum FAQ

What is the common name of Dysoxylum setosum?

Setosum

What are the uses of Dysoxylum setosum?

The wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.

What is the habitat of Dysoxylum setosum?

It is found in tropical rainforest in India, Sri Lanka, and 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,