Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1760
Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 20 (1760)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459731
Common Names
- Trichilia havanensis
- Havanensis Trichilia
- Havanensis Trichilia
Synonyms
- Trichilia davidsoniae Standl. [unknown]
- Trichilia donnell-smithii C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia bakeri C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia oerstediana C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia odorata Andrews [unknown]
- Trichilia havanensis pilipetala C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia donnell-smithii uniovulata C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia moschata odorata (Andrews) DC. [unknown]
- Moschoxylum odoratum A.Juss. [unknown]
- Trichilia moschata octandra Macfad. [unknown]
- Trichilia minor A.Rich. [unknown]
- Moschoxylum cuneatum Turcz. [unknown]
- Trichilia jamaicensis C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia havanensis lanceolata C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia havanensis multijuga C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia laevis Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Trichilia lehmannii C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia havanensis spatulata Rose [unknown]
- Trichilia jamaicensis brevifolia C.DC. [unknown]
Description
Trichilia havanensis (also called Cuban Mahogany, among many other common names) is a evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It has a pyramidal habit and grows to a height of 10-20 m. It is found in moist, cool, and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trichilia havanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak in large areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichilia havanensis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichilia havanensis can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Trichilia havanensis
Trichilia havanensis can be found in the Caribbean, particularly in Cuba and Hispaniola.
Trichilia havanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichilia havanensis?
Trichilia havanensis
What is the common name of Trichilia havanensis?
Havana Mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Trichilia havanensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Species in the Trichilia genus
Trichilia gamopetala,
Trichilia glabra,
Trichilia gilletii,
Trichilia gilgiana,
Trichilia heudelotii,
Trichilia elegans,
Trichilia dregeana,
Trichilia elsae,
Trichilia discolor,
Trichilia florbranca,
Trichilia fasciculata,
Trichilia humblotii,
Trichilia euneura,
Trichilia emetica,
Trichilia hirta,
Trichilia megalantha,
Trichilia mazanensis,
Trichilia maynasiana,
Trichilia micrantha,
Trichilia martiana,
Trichilia martineaui,
Trichilia monadelpha,
Trichilia inaequilatera,
Trichilia lepidota,
Trichilia lecointei,
Trichilia catigua,
Trichilia capitata,
Trichilia breviflora,
Trichilia cipo,
Trichilia americana,
Trichilia acuminata,
Trichilia trifolia,
Trichilia retusa,
Trichilia pleeana,
Trichilia pittieri,
Trichilia prieureana,
Trichilia tomentosa,
Trichilia quadrivalvis,
Trichilia quadrijuga,
Trichilia oligantha,
Trichilia pallida,
Trichilia pallens,
Trichilia singularis,
Trichilia surinamensis,
Trichilia tessmannii,
Trichilia taubertiana,
Trichilia septentrionalis,
Trichilia rubra,
Trichilia zewaldae,
Trichilia welwitschii,
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,