Swietenia aubrevilleana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stehlé & Cusin
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mém. Publiés Soc. Bot. France 1956-1957: 44 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247648
Common Names
- Swietenia Aubrevilleana
- African Mahogany
- Swietenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swietenia aubrevilleana (also called Aubreville's Swietenia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and grows in woodlands, scrublands, and other areas with trees.
Uses & Benefits
Swietenia aubrevilleana is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swietenia aubrevilleana has small, fragrant, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are flat, brown, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swietenia aubrevilleana is a species of tree that is native to Central America. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and needs plenty of water. It should be planted in well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Swietenia aubrevilleana
Swietenia aubrevilleana is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Swietenia genus
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 tro-50142290: Based on the initial data import
Henri Stehlé (1909-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehlé' in the authors string.
Cusin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cusin' in the authors string.