Dysoxylum sparsiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mabb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 312 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658821
Common Names
- Sparsiflorum Mahogany
- Sparsiflorum Red Mahogany
- Sparsiflorum White Mahogany
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dysoxylum sparsiflorum (also called Sparse-flowered 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 20 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 sparsiflorum 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 flowers of Dysoxylum sparsiflorum are white and fragrant, with a yellowish center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dysoxylum sparsiflorum 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 sparsiflorum
Dysoxylum sparsiflorum is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Dysoxylum sparsiflorum FAQ
What is the common name of Dysoxylum sparsiflorum?
Sparsiflorum
What are the uses of Dysoxylum sparsiflorum?
The wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.
What is the habitat of Dysoxylum sparsiflorum?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2780178: Based on the initial data import
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.