Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
659390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 17 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658722

Common Names

  • Nutan Mahogany
  • Tropical Mahogany
  • West Indian Mahogany

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Synonyms

  • Alliaria nutans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Didymocheton leschenaultianum A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Didymocheton nutans Blume [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum hirsutum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum leschenaultianum Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum nutans sumatranum Miq. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum nutans tomentosum Miq. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum paucijugum C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Dysoxylum nutans (also called Nodding Mahogany, Indian Mahogany, and White Cedar, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of 30-45 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dysoxylum nutans is used for its timber and as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its timber is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dysoxylum nutans is a white, fragrant, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, flat, brown seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysoxylum nutans is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Dysoxylum nutans

Dysoxylum nutans is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Dysoxylum nutans FAQ

What is the common name of Dysoxylum nutans?

Nutans

What are the uses of Dysoxylum nutans?

The wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.

What is the habitat of Dysoxylum nutans?

It is found in tropical rainforest in India, Sri Lanka, and 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,