Honduras mahogany, Big-leaf mahogany
Swietenia macrophylla
Family: Meliaceae
What it is like
A tall tree. It grows 40-60 m high. Large trees have big buttresses. The bark is grey with cracks along it. The crown is large and round. The leaves are compound with an even number of leaflets along the stalk. The leaves are bunched towards the ends of the branches. The leaflets are unequal on each side. The flowers are small and white or green. They are in clusters above the leaves. The fruit are brown capsules. They are held erect above the leaves. The seeds are large and winged.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. They grown in open forest areas. It suits drier areas. Brisbane Botanical Garden.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Central America, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras (country/location of origin), Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, North America, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Rotuma, SE Asia, South America, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Venezuela, West Indies, West Timor
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Honey, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Krobaek, Mahogani, Sky fruit