Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 7. n. 2.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592557
Common Names
- Mahogany Cedar
- Mahogany Cedar of Mexico
- Mexican Cedar
Description
Cedrus mahogani (also called Mahogany Cedar, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 40 meters tall. It is native to the Middle East. It grows in moist, temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cedrus mahogani is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cedrus mahogani has small, yellowish-green flowers that are grouped in small clusters. Its seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are small, with bright green needles.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cedrus mahogani is an evergreen coniferous tree that can grow up to 30 meters in height. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and is often used as an ornamental tree. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in the fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Cedrus mahogani
Cedrus mahogani can be found in the Caribbean.
Cedrus mahogani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mahogany Cedar?
Cedrus mahogani
What is the common name of Cedrus mahogani?
Mahogany Cedar
Where is Cedrus mahogani native to?
Northwestern Himalayas
Species in the Cedrus genus
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba,
Abies amabilis,
Abies balsamea,
Abies beshanzuensis,
Abies borisii-regis,
Abies bracteata,
Abies cephalonica,
Abies chensiensis,
Abies cilicica,
Abies concolor,
Abies delavayi,
Abies densa,
Abies durangensis,
Abies fabri,
Abies fanjingshanensis,
Abies fargesii,
Abies firma,
Abies flinckii,
Abies forrestii,
Abies fraseri,
Abies grandis,
Abies guatemalensis,
Abies hickelii,
Abies hidalgensis,
Abies holophylla,
Abies homolepis,
Abies kawakamii,
Abies koreana,
Abies lasiocarpa,
Abies magnifica,
Abies mariesii,
Abies nebrodensis,
Abies nephrolepis,
Abies nordmanniana,
Abies numidica,
Abies pindrow,
Abies pinsapo,
Abies procera,
Abies recurvata,
Abies religiosa,
Abies sachalinensis,
Abies sibirica,
Abies spectabilis,
Abies squamata,
Abies veitchii,
Abies vejarii,
Abies yuanbaoshanensis,
Abies ziyuanensis,
Abies jaliscana,
Abies phanerolepis,