Mazhar Botanic Garden

Chukrasia tabularis A. Juss.

Indian mahogany

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000669
English name: Indian mahogany
Arabic name: شوكراسيا
Native: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China , Tailand
Country: China India Thailand
(PGR): Very rare

Evergreen tree grow  up to 30-40 m tall, 1-15 m wide leaves paripinnate 30-50 cm long,  4-6 pairs leaflets, margins dentate Flowers cream colored fruit ovoid, capsule 20-5 cm long

Ornamental plant. timber tree. bark and leaves contain commercial gums an tannin and the astringent bark has medicinal uses.

Swietenia villosa Wall ex Kurz, Chickrassia nimmonii J Graham ex Wight

.
Texture: Clay Loam Mostly sand
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Drought-tolerant plant
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time:
Zone: 9 : 12
pH range: 5.5-6.5 tolerating 5.0-7.5

The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and Mazhar Botanic Garden does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.