Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 303 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658864
Common Names
- Yunzaingense Mahogany
- Yunzaingense Red Mahogany
- Yunzaingense White Mahogany
Description
Dysoxylum yunzaingense (also called Yunnan Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Meliaceae family. It is native to China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dysoxylum yunzaingense 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
Dysoxylum yunzaingense has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dysoxylum yunzaingense 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 yunzaingense
Dysoxylum yunzaingense is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Dysoxylum yunzaingense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysoxylum yunzaingense?
Dysoxylum yunzaingense
What is the common name of Dysoxylum yunzaingense?
Yunzaing Mahogany
What is the native range of Dysoxylum yunzaingense?
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,