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Cedrela odorata

Authority L. Family Magnoliopsida:Rosidae:Sapindales:Meliaceae Synonyms Common names Barbados cedar, cedrela, cedro cheiroso, cedro do Mexico, cedro femea, Honduras cedar, kulche, Mexican cedar, Spanish cedar, West Indian cedar Editor Ecocrop code 656

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A deciduous tree reaching a height of 30-40 m or up to 60 m. The diameter of the trunk above the 3-4 m tall buttresses varies from 100-300 cm. GROWING PERIOD: Perennial. COMMON NAMES: West Indian cedar. FURTHER INF: Scientific synonyms: C. quianensis, C. paraquariensis, C. mexicana, C. occidentalis, C. sintenisii. West Indian cedar can be found naturally growing in Mexico, through Central America to Argentina. It occurs at elevations from sea level to 1500 m. The tree occur naturally within the latitudinal range of 26°N-28°S. In its natural area of distribution, it is found in both primary and secondary evergreen to semi-deciduous lowland or lower mountain rainforest. It demands light and does not tolerate waterlogging or flooding. Widely distributed in wet forests of low elevations in tropical America. Trees are best planted in regions with very fertile soils and with perfect drainage that results in the good aeration of the soil required by the root system. Drought for part of the year does not adversely affect the health of the tree. In its natural habitat, removing trees around the seed tree and gradually opening up the canopy in the forest can encourage regeneration. The tree is often found close to streams and water requirements may on sites with less than 1200 mm of annual rainfall also depend on other sources. Annual wood production potential is 11-22 m3/ha.
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SOURCES: Webb D 1984 pp 124 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, FER, LIG, USE] INSPIRE species 41 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, FER, LIG, USE] FAO For. Paper 77 pp 178 Chaplin G 1993 pp 95-107 [DRA, LIG, PH, RAIN, USE] ICRAF Agroforestree Database