Difference between revisions of "Swietenia macrophylla"

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;Common names: <small>Big Leaf Mahogany, Big-leaf Mahogany, Bigleaf Mahogany, Brazilian Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany, Large-leaved Mahogany, Sky Fruit, Tropical American Mahogany</small>
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'''''Swietenia macrophylla''''' is a species of [[plant]] in the [[Meliaceae]] family. It is found in Central and South America.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 19:10, 22 June 2010


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Plant Characteristics
Habit   tree

Height: 150 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 150.
Width: 25 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 25.
Lifespan: perennial
Cultivation
Exposure: sun
Features: evergreen
USDA Zones: 10 to 12
Scientific Names

Meliaceae >

Swietenia >

macrophylla >


Common names
Big Leaf Mahogany, Big-leaf Mahogany, Bigleaf Mahogany, Brazilian Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany, Large-leaved Mahogany, Sky Fruit, Tropical American Mahogany

Swietenia macrophylla is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is found in Central and South America.

Cultivation

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Varieties

Gallery

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