Swietenia macrophylla King
Big leaf Mahoghany
Semi evergreen tree to 20-45 m high leaves  pinnate, glabrous, shining, leaflets 8-12 lanceolate, long-acuminate, oblique at base  flowers yellowish green, in axillary and terminal panicles fruit  a very large woody capsule, dehiscent from the base, seeds winged at apex
Cultural / Religious ( Heritage Tree: There are 9 individuals of Swietenia macrophylla listed as Heritage Trees in Singapore. They are found all over various parts of Singapore. To find out more about these trees, please visit the Heritage Tree Register. )
Swietenia belizensis, Swietenia krokovii, Swietenia candollei, Swietenia tessmannii
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