Honduras Mahogany
Swietenia macrophylla
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Meliaceae
- Genus:
- Swietenia
- Species:
- Swietenia macrophylla
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Native Range
United States: Guam, Hawaii, Palau
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers deep soils with high organic matter
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds do not require pre-treatment due to their high germination rates, although soaking seeds 24 hours at ambient temperature can improve germination. Seeds should be dewinged to fit into containers. Some authors recommend sowing the seed horizontally to avoid shoot deformations, although seeds are also commonly sown wing up or down.
Establishment: Direct sowing in containers is recommend to avoid j-rooting of the tap root. Genetic quality of Honduras mahogany varies widely, select seed matched to the outplanting site conditions should be obtained if possible for best growth and yield. Seeds should be collected while pods are still closed, but brown in color, not green.
Source: npn.rngr.net