Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 15 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658814
Common Names
- Sessile Mahogany
- Sessile Red Mahogany
- Sessile White Mahogany
Synonyms
- Alliaria sessilis Kuntze [unknown]
- Didymocheton sessile (Miq.) Kosterm. [unknown]
- Didymocheton urens Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
- Dysoxylum urens Valeton [unknown]
Description
Dysoxylum sessile (also called Brown Beech, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Meliaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, with a height of up to 30 meters. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the western Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dysoxylum sessile is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dysoxylum sessile flower is a white, fragrant, four-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dysoxylum sessile can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dysoxylum sessile
Dysoxylum sessile is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Dysoxylum sessile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysoxylum sessile?
Dysoxylum sessile
What is the common name of Dysoxylum sessile?
Sessile Mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Dysoxylum sessile?
Tropical rainforests of India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
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,