Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
SWIETENIA Jacquin, Enum. Syst. Pl. 4, 20. 1760.
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TYPE: Swietenia mahagoni (Linnaeus) Jacquin (Cedrela mahagoni Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swietenia macrophylla | HONDURAS MAHOGANY; BIGLEAF MAHOGANY | Not Native | ||
| Swietenia mahagoni | WEST INDIAN MAHOGANY | Native Threatened-State UPL (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaflets 6-18 cm long, 3-7 cm wide; petals and sepals ciliolate; fruit 12-15 cm long; seed (including the wing) 7.5-10 cm long
1. Leaflets 2-6.5 cm long, 1-3.5 cm wide; petals and sepals glabrous; fruit 6-10 cm long; seed (including the wing) 2-5 cm long