Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & Rolfe
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 105 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455532
Common Names
- Toona calantas
- Red Cedar
- Indian Cedar
Synonyms
- Toona paucijuga Merr. [unknown]
- Toona inodora (Hassk.) E.Reid & M.Chandler [unknown]
- Surenus inodora Kuntze [unknown]
- Cedrela calantas (Merr. & Rolfe) Burkill [unknown]
- Cedrela inodora Hassk. [unknown]
Description
Toona calantas (also called Calantas Toona, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree, up to 20 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Toona calantas is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Toona calantas has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Toona calantas is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is native to the tropical regions of Asia. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Toona calantas
Toona calantas is native to tropical regions of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.
Toona calantas FAQ
What is the scientific name of Toona calantas?
Toona calantas
What is the common name of Toona calantas?
Indian Mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Toona calantas?
Tropical rainforests of India and Southeast Asia
Species in the Toona genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
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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,