Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mazanensis
ID:
456125

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 13(3): 742 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455457



Common Names

  • Trichilia Mazanensis
  • Mazan Mahogany
  • Mazan Cedar


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Description

Trichilia mazanensis (also called White Cedar, 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichilia mazanensis 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 mazanensis 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 Trichilia mazanensis

Trichilia mazanensis is native to the Amazon rainforest in Peru.

Trichilia mazanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichilia mazanensis?

Trichilia mazanensis

What are the common names of Trichilia mazanensis?

Mazan Trichilia

What is the natural habitat of Trichilia mazanensis?

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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