Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 547 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658600
Common Names
- Grand Mahogany
- Large Mahogany
- Dysoxylum grande
Synonyms
- Alliaria grandis Kuntze [unknown]
- Chisocheton costatus Hiern [unknown]
- Dysoxylum corneri M.R.Hend. [unknown]
- Dysoxylum interruptum King [unknown]
- Dysoxylum lasiophyllum Baker f. [unknown]
- Dysoxylum lukii Merr. [unknown]
- Dysoxylum verruculosum Merr. [unknown]
- Guarea grandis Wall. [unknown]
- Dysoxylum lukii paucinervium F.C.How & T.Chen [unknown]
Description
Dysoxylum grande (also called Large Beech, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 40 meters. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, lowland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dysoxylum grande is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dysoxylum grande has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dysoxylum grande is a medium-sized tree with a spreading crown. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Dysoxylum grande
Dysoxylum grande is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Dysoxylum grande FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysoxylum grande?
Dysoxylum grande
What is the common name of Dysoxylum grande?
Brown Mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Dysoxylum grande?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Dysoxylum genus
Dysoxylum gotadhora,
Dysoxylum acutangulum,
Dysoxylum alatum,
Dysoxylum aliquantulum,
Dysoxylum alliaceum,
Dysoxylum aneityense,
Dysoxylum angustifolium,
Dysoxylum annae,
Dysoxylum arborescens,
Dysoxylum beddomei,
Dysoxylum bijugum,
Dysoxylum boridianum,
Dysoxylum brachybotrys,
Dysoxylum brassii,
Dysoxylum brevipaniculum,
Dysoxylum canalense,
Dysoxylum carolinae,
Dysoxylum cauliflorum,
Dysoxylum championii,
Dysoxylum crassum,
Dysoxylum cumingianum,
Dysoxylum cupuliforme,
Dysoxylum cyrtobotryum,
Dysoxylum densiflorum,
Dysoxylum dolichobotrys,
Dysoxylum dumosum,
Dysoxylum enantiophyllum,
Dysoxylum excelsum,
Dysoxylum flavescens,
Dysoxylum fraserianum,
Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum,
Dysoxylum gillespieanum,
Dysoxylum glandulosum,
Dysoxylum grande,
Dysoxylum hapalanthum,
Dysoxylum hoaense,
Dysoxylum hongkongense,
Dysoxylum hornei,
Dysoxylum huntii,
Dysoxylum inopinatum,
Dysoxylum juglans,
Dysoxylum kaniense,
Dysoxylum klanderi,
Dysoxylum kouiriense,
Dysoxylum latifolium,
Dysoxylum laxiracemosum,
Dysoxylum lenticellare,
Dysoxylum lenticellatum,
Dysoxylum loureirii,
Dysoxylum macranthum,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae,
Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,