West Indian Mahogany
Swietenia mahagoni
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guam, Haiti, Jamaica, Palau, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Meliaceae
- Genus:
- Swietenia
- Species:
- Swietenia mahagoni
- USDA Symbol:
- SWMA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green, cream
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
mahogany shoot borer (Hypsipyla grandella)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Phyllocnistis meliacella
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal regions, tolerates saline conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown soon after collection.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI