Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
593114

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 940 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592446

Common Names

  • Odorata Cedrela
  • Odorata Cedrela Tree
  • Odorata Rain Tree

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Synonyms

  • Surenus guianensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Surenus glaziovii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Surenus brownei (Loefl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Surenus mexicana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Surenus paraguariensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Surenus vellozoana (M.Roem.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cedrela adenophylla Mart. ex C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela amara K.I.Goebel [unknown]
  • Cedrela brachystachya C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela caldasana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela cedro Loefl. [unknown]
  • Cedrela cubensis Bisse [unknown]
  • Cedrela glaziovii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela guianensis A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Cedrela hassleri C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela huberi Ducke [unknown]
  • Cedrela imparipinnata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela longipes S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Cedrela mexicana M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cedrela mexicana puberula C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela mourae C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela occidentalis C.DC. & Rose [unknown]
  • Cedrela odorata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Cedrela palustris Handro [unknown]
  • Cedrela paraguariensis Mart. [unknown]
  • Cedrela paraguariensis brachystachya C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela paraguariensis hassleri C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela paraguariensis multijuga C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela rotunda S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Cedrela sintenisii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cedrela vellozoana M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cedrela whitfordii S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Cedrela yucatana S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Cedrela brownei Loefl. [unknown]
  • Cedrela odorata xerogeiton Rizzini & Heringer [unknown]
  • Cedrela brownii Loefl. [unknown]

Description

Cedrela odorata (also called C. odorata, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. The bark is smooth and gray, and the leaves are narrow and pointed. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cedrela odorata is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cedrela odorata has small white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cedrela odorata is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 20 m in height. It is a fast-growing species, with a growth rate of up to 1 m per year. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cedrela odorata

Cedrela odorata is native to Central and South America.

Cedrela odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cedrela odorata?

Cedrela odorata

What type of tree is Cedrela odorata?

Evergreen

Where is Cedrela odorata native to?

Central America

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