Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
456170

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Juss.) M.Roem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 1: 139 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455502



Common Names

  • Toona Sinensis
  • Chinese Toona
  • Chinese Cedar


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Synonyms

  • Toona longifolia M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Toona glabra Harms [unknown]
  • Surenus sinensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ailanthus flavescens Carrière [unknown]
  • Ailanthus mairei Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cedrela glabra C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela serrata Royle [unknown]
  • Cedrela sinensis Juss. [unknown]
  • Cedrela sinensis hupehana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela sinensis schensiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela longifolia Wall. [unknown]
  • Cedrela longifolia kumaona C.DC. [unknown]
  • Toona serrata M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cedrela chinensis Franch. [unknown]
  • Toona sinensis sinensis [unknown]
  • Toona sinensis schensiana (C.DC.) X.M.Chen [unknown]
  • Toona sinensis hupehana (C.DC.) P.Y.Chen [unknown]
  • Cedrela longiflora kumaona C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela sinensis lanceolata H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Surenus glabra Kuntze [unknown]
  • Surenus serrata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toona sinensis hupehana (C.DC.) A.Chev. [deprecated]
  • Toona sinensis incarvillei A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Toona sinensis denticulata (Chev.) Bahadur [unknown]
  • Toona sinensis glabra (C.DC.) Bahadur [unknown]
  • Toona sinensis grandifolia (Chev.) Bahadur [unknown]
  • Toona sinensis puberula (C.DC.) Bahadur [unknown]
  • Toona sinensis carmesinixylon D.C.W. [unknown]

Description

Toona sinensis (also called Chinese Mahogany, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree, up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Toona sinensis 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 sinensis has fragrant white flowers with a pink tinge and a yellow center. The flowers are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have a tuft of long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Toona sinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Toona sinensis

Toona sinensis is native to East Asia.

Toona sinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Toona sinensis?

Toona sinensis

What is the common name of Toona sinensis?

Sinensis

What is the natural habitat of Toona sinensis?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2515062: Based on the initial data import
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' in the authors string.
Max Joseph Roemer (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Roem.' in the authors string.