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
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.
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 Toona genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
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Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
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Aglaia elliptica,
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Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
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Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
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Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
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Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
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