Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emetica
ID:
456122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 1: 31 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455454



Common Names

  • Trichilia Emetica
  • Emetic Mahogany
  • Emetic Cedar


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Synonyms

  • Rochetia choensis Delile [unknown]
  • Mafureira oleifera Bertol. [unknown]
  • Trichilia grotei Harms [unknown]
  • Trichilia jubensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Trichilia umbrifera Swynn. & Baker f. [unknown]
  • Trichilia natalensis Sond. [unknown]
  • Trichilia somalensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Trichilia roka Chiov. [unknown]
  • Elcaja emetica Forssk. [unknown]
  • Elcaja roka Forssk. [unknown]
  • Geniostephanus tomentosus Fenzl [unknown]

Description

Trichilia emetica (also called Indian 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

Trichilia emetica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichilia emetica sub. suberosa J.J.de Wilde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichilia emetica has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a short, rounded cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichilia emetica is a perennial shrub that is easily propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to 2 months. It can also be propagated by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Trichilia emetica

Trichilia emetica can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Trichilia emetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichilia emetica?

Trichilia emetica

What are the common names of Trichilia emetica?

Emetic Trichilia

What is the natural habitat of Trichilia emetica?

Tropical forests and woodlands

Species in the Trichilia genus

Trichilia gamopetala, Trichilia glabra, Trichilia gilletii, Trichilia gilgiana, Trichilia heudelotii, Trichilia elegans, Trichilia dregeana, Trichilia elsae, Trichilia discolor, Trichilia florbranca, Trichilia fasciculata, Trichilia humblotii, Trichilia euneura, Trichilia emetica, Trichilia hirta, Trichilia megalantha, Trichilia mazanensis, Trichilia maynasiana, Trichilia micrantha, Trichilia martiana, Trichilia martineaui, Trichilia monadelpha, Trichilia inaequilatera, Trichilia lepidota, Trichilia lecointei, Trichilia catigua, Trichilia capitata, Trichilia breviflora, Trichilia cipo, Trichilia americana, Trichilia acuminata, Trichilia trifolia, Trichilia retusa, Trichilia pleeana, Trichilia pittieri, Trichilia prieureana, Trichilia tomentosa, Trichilia quadrivalvis, Trichilia quadrijuga, Trichilia oligantha, Trichilia pallida, Trichilia pallens, Trichilia singularis, Trichilia surinamensis, Trichilia tessmannii, Trichilia taubertiana, Trichilia septentrionalis, Trichilia rubra, Trichilia zewaldae, Trichilia welwitschii,

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,

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