Mahogany Tree
Mahogany Tree
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Description
Mahagony Tree grows up to the height of 30 – 40 feet. It is fast upright growing tree with abroad rounded symmetrical crown. It is 20 -30 feet in spread. It is a large tropical tree with a semi – evergreen habit and grows best in areas exposed to direct sunlight throughout the day. The best soil for growing mahogany trees is well-drained, with a comparatively high concentration of organic matter and they grow well near coastal areas that are exposed to salt spray.
The bark extracts are used as an astringent for wounds. It is used to cure malaria, anemia diarrhea, fever, dysentery and depurative. The leaves contain several limonoids; beside this, the wood is used in making furniture, fixtures, musical instruments, inlay, boat and much more.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Order: Sapindales
- Family: Meliaceae
- Genus: Swietenia
- Species: S. mahagoni
- Scientific Name: Swietenia mahagoni
