Narrowleaf cedrela
Cedrela angustifolia

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10-20 m tall. The leaves have 8 pairs of leaflets. They are oval to sword shaped and 12-16 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The fruit is a capsule with 5 valves. They are 4-5 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The wood is used for bitters in alcohol.

Edible parts

Wood - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cedrillo, Cedro

Synonyms

Cedrela lilloi C. DC.; Cedrela steinbachii Harms.;