Big leaf mahogany
Big leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is one of two species with genuine mahogany timber.
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| Species: | S. macrophylla
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The species is also known under other common names, including broad-leaved mahogany, Brazilian mahogany, Honduras mahogany, large-leaved mahogany, genuine mahogany, sky fruit, and tropical American mahogany, among others.
The plant lives in North and South America, and the Caribbean.
Big Leaf Mahogany Media
Mahogany trees in Bangladesh
Large-leaved Mahogany Swietenia macrophylla in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Large-leaved Mahogany Swietenia macrophylla in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Large-leaved Mahogany Swietenia macrophylla in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Large-leaved Mahogany Swietenia macrophylla in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Bark pattern on mahogany tree.
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Mahogany seed
Swietenia macrophylla wood
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Historic distribution of mahogany from Mexico to southeastern Amazonia according to Lamb (1966). From Martinez et al. 2008.[source?]
Revised historic distribution of mahogany in South America based on expert surveys. From Martinez et al. 2008.[source?]