Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tutcher) Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 13: 33 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658620
Common Names
- Hong Kong Mahogany
- Hong Kong-leaved Mahogany
- Dysoxylum hongkongense
Synonyms
- Chisocheton hongkongensis Tutch. [unknown]
- Chisocheton kanehirai Sasaki [unknown]
- Chisocheton kusukusense Hayata [unknown]
- Dysoxylum kanehirai (Sasaki) Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
- Dysoxylum kusukusuense Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
- Chisocheton kusukusensis Hayata [unknown]
Description
Dysoxylum hongkongense (also called Hong Kong Beech, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 25 meters. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, lowland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dysoxylum hongkongense has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dysoxylum hongkongense has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dysoxylum hongkongense 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 hongkongense
Dysoxylum hongkongense is found in Hong Kong.
Dysoxylum hongkongense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysoxylum hongkongense?
Dysoxylum hongkongense
What is the common name of Dysoxylum hongkongense?
Hong Kong Mahogany
What is the native range of Dysoxylum hongkongense?
Southeast Asia
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,