Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sureni
ID:
456186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 305 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455518

Common Names

  • Toona Sureni
  • Suren's Toona
  • Suren's Cedar

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Synonyms

  • Toona sureni celebica (Koord.) Bahadur [unknown]
  • Toona febrifuga M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Swietenia sureni Blume [unknown]
  • Cedrela celebica Koord. [unknown]
  • Cedrela febrifuga Blume [unknown]
  • Cedrela sureni Burkill [unknown]
  • Cedrela toona henryi C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela febrifuga glabrior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela febrifuga assamensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela febrifuga pealii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela febrifuga verrucosa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Toona ciliata henryi (C.DC.) C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Surenus febrifuga Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toona ciliata candollei Bahadur [unknown]
  • Toona ciliata grandifoliola (C.DC.) Bahadur [unknown]
  • Toona ciliata henryi (C.DC.) Harms [deprecated]
  • Toona hexandra pilistila (C.DC.) S.M.Almeida & M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Toona sureni glabrior (C.DC.) S.M.Almeida & M.R.Almeida [unknown]

Description

Toona sureni (also called Suren's 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 sureni 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Toona sureni var. inodora (Hassk.) Bahadur

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Toona sureni has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers have five petals and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Toona sureni 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 sureni

Toona sureni is native to tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Toona sureni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Toona sureni?

Toona sureni

What is the common name of Toona sureni?

Suren's mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Toona sureni?

Tropical rainforests of India and Southeast Asia

Species in the Meliaceae family

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