Mazhar Botanic Garden

Swietenia macrophylla King

Big leaf Mahoghany

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000348
English name: Big leaf Mahoghany
Arabic name: ماهوجني كبير
Native: Tropical America
Country: United States
(PGR): Rare

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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Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Tropical
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 6.0-7.0 tolerating 5.5 8.0
Status: Vulnerable threatened
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Tree
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden
Plant Uses: Furniture
Plant Populations density: Abundant
Vegetation types: Evergreen
pH: Acid

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