Fnps provides this link to assist users in finding sources for native plants. The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Leon levy native plant preserve plant listings swietenia. The united states proposed to revise the listing to exclude a nonnative populations in the old world and b wood from trees not in the native range, if transformed beyond the first stage. The unbuttressed bole is short, often crooked and from 30 50cm in diameter 303. Mahogany listing history united states fish and wildlife. Some members of fann may provide services that do not further the fnps mission, and this link should not be. Swietenia macrophylla, populations of the neotropics only. In vitro and in vivo anticandidal activity of swietenia. Swietenia macrophylla, commonly known as bigleaf mahogany, is a species of plant in the meliaceae family. Snook2 1yale school of forestry and environmental studies, new haven, ct 06511, usa 2center for international forestry research cifor, po box 6596 jkpwb, jakarta 10065, indonesia received november 2004 shono, k.
Survival, growth and reproduction by bigleaf mahogany. Swietenia candolei pittier, swietenia krukovii gleason, swietenia belizensis lundel, swietenia macrophylla king var. Meliaceae honduras mahogany caoba other common names. It is one of south floridas popular landscape and street trees.
Pdf swietenia humilis is a valued tree species for its highquality wood, among other comercial interests. An overview of mahogany meliaceae family swietenia genus s. Swietenia humilis is a species of tree in the family meliaceae. Among the species protected by cites are swietenia macrophylla king. Little is known about its production potential but it is considered to be less productive than s. Mahogany consists of three species in the genus swietenia in the family meliaceae honduras mahogany swietenia humilis, bigleaf mahogany swietenia macrophylla, and american mahogany swietenia mahagoni.
The species has been extensively planted mainly in southern asia and the pacific including india, indonesia, philippines and sri lanka soerianegara and lemmens 1993. The record derives from tropicos which reports it as an accepted name record 20400655 with original publication details. Some experts consider this tree to be semievergreen because it does drop leaves in early spring as new leaves are emerging. Four limonoids, humilinolides ad from swietenia humilis and cedrelanolide from cedrela salvadorensis were evaluated for their insecticidal effect. There were several trees three feet in diameter at the usda research station south of miami prior to hurricane andrew. Swietenia macrophylla is a taller tree with a dominant, straight trunk which could be grown in florida and used along the streets. The extracts derived from swietenia mahogani bark and seeds showed insecticidal effect against several insects and were apparently non toxic to humans nadal et al. The genus is named for dutchaustrian physician gerard van swieten 17001772. Two new limonoids, humilinolides e and f, were isolated from the seeds of swietenia humilis zucc. Honduras mahogany, bigbroadlarge leaved mahogany eng. It is commonly cultivated around the world as an ornamental in tropical and subtropical locations. Physicochemical characterization and fatty acid content of. Nejvetsi areal ma svietenie velkolista swietenia macrophylla, rozsirena od severniho mexika. Uses the pacific coast mahogany is the least commercially important of the three species as most natural stands have been destroyed and replanting has only been done on a small scale.
C, con climas secos, humedos o muy humedos, donde las precipitaciones oscilan. The leaflets are up to 8 cm long with an unequal leaflet base. Swietenia mahagoni occurs through the islands of the bahamas. A genus of meliaceous trees consisting of one species, the mahogany tree. Survival, growth and reproduction by bigleaf mahogany swietenia macrophylla in open clearing vs. Cites appendix ii trade controlled to avoid use incompatible with species survival global reference unep wcmc. Populations are now limited to occasional trees on the borders of cultivated. Pdf swietenia is a genus in the plant family meliaceae. Swietenia humilis grows in western parts of middle america. Mahogany consists of three species in the genus swietenia in the family meliaceae honduras mahogany swietenia humilis, bigleaf mahogany swietenia macrophylla, and american mahogany swietenia mahagoni mahogany is native to the caribbean and central and south american lowland tropical or subtropical forests where rainfall averages between 1 and 2. Request pdf new tetranortriterpenoids from swietenia humilis four new tetranortriterpenoids, humilinolides a 1, b 2, c 3, and d 4, were isolated from the seeds of swietenia humilis.
S mexico southward ordinarily on atlantic slope through costa rica. Proposal inclusion in appendix ii of the neotropical populations of swietenia spp. High levels of genetic variation, typical of a highly outcrossing species, were found in all fragments at all loci mean h e 0. Pdf nirs identification of swietenia macrophylla is. We have often observed smallholder agriculturists in this region retain remnant or subcommercial mahogany treesthose missed by loggers or too small for transport to mill verssimo et al. Swietenia jacquin following styles 1981 the following species are listed under the genus swietenia. New tetranortriterpenoids from swietenia humilis request pdf. Mahogany, swietenia swietenia, macrophylla, swietenia. The wood of the bigleaf mahogany is often confused with swietenia humilis and. Here we assess the genetic structure of the meso american mahogany swietenia macrophylla king bigleaf mahogany, a neotropical tree species recently listed. It is one of three species that yields genuine mahogany timber, the others being swietenia mahagoni and swietenia humilis. Unep world conservation monitoring centre, cambridge. Growth of bigleaf mahogany swietenia macrophylla in.
Procedures for importing swietenia macrophylla processing entries. In doing so, fnps is not attesting to the accuracy of any information on the fann webite. Swietenia mahagoni is used in a variety of treatments for disease. The species is also known under other common names, including broadleaved mahogany, brazilian mahogany. Southern mexico southward to colombia, venezuela, and parts of the upper amazon and its tributaries in peru, bolivia, and brazil. Step 3 which documents are required upon entry to the uk from 15th. Swietenia definition of swietenia by the free dictionary. Genetic variation within a fragmented population of swietenia. It occurs natively in the neotropics, from southern florida, the caribbean, mexico and central america south to bolivia.
Watson2 introduction this large, semievergreen tree forms a loose, rounded canopy and casts light, dappled shade, suitable for maintaining a lawn beneath fig. Aug 29, 2014 the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. In addition, the known compounds humilinolides ad, humilin b, swietenin c, methyl2hydroxy3. From physicochemical oil evaluations, an oil density of 0. Nirs identification of swietenia macrophylla is robust across specimens from 27 countries. The dense wood is of medium weight, it is reasonably durable, but it is not considered suitable for applications in contact with the ground. Nirs identification of swietenia macrophylla is robust across. Cites appendix iii implementation for bigleafed mahogany swietenia macrophylla 1 introduction the wood of the american mahoganies swietenia spp.
Limonoids from swietenia humilis and guarea grandiflora. Used in furniture production, building of ships and yachts, for musical instruments, scientific equipment, and as exclusive wood for highclass interior architectural work in englishspeaking countries. Swietenia synonyms, swietenia pronunciation, swietenia translation, english dictionary definition of swietenia. It also occurs in florida the caribbean and central america. Swietenia macrophylla, commonly known as mahogany, honduran mahogany, or bigleaf mahogany, is a species of plant in the meliaceae family. Mahogany is native to the caribbean and central and south american lowland tropical or subtropical forests where rainfall averages. Cites appendix iii implementation for bigleafed mahogany. With a free trial of our online pdf converter, you can convert files to and from pdf for free, or sign up for one of our memberships for limitless access to our file converters full suite of tools. Centuries of exploitation for its timber value have greatly reduced the numbers and quality of the remaining indigenous stands of. Phycitinae 4 hosts species of several genera in the botanical family meliaceae can serve as hosts of the mahogany shoot borer, including carapa, cedrela, guarea, khaya, swietenia, and trichilia entwistle 1967, becker 1976. Mahogany shoot borer, hypsipyla grandella zeller insecta. The levels and distribution of genetic diversity over 10 microsatellite loci were investigated within a fragmented population of the neotropical tree swietenia humilis zucc. Swietenia is a genus of trees in the chinaberry family, meliaceae. Swietenia mahagoni, commonly called mahogany or west indies mahogany, is an evergreen tree with a dense, domeshaped, rounded but sometimes spreading crown.
Pdf machine learning models with quantitative wood. The oil content found in the germ portion of the seeds was 45. The leaves are pinnately compound and arranged alternately. The bark is smooth in young specimens darkening and becoming furrowed with age. Genetic variation within a fragmented population of. Only the wood of the swietenia family count as genuine mahogany.
Swietenia humilis is a small to mediumsized deciduous tree growing 15 20 metres tall. It seasons well, without much checking or distortion. You also get unlimited file sizes as well as the ability to upload and convert several files to pdf at the same time. Figure e16 example of swietenia humilis pacific coast mahogany wood cross section e19 figure e17 example of swietenia macrophylla bigleaf mahogany wood cross section e20 figure e18 swietenia macrophylla bigleaf mahogany lumber e21 figure e19 swietenia macrophylla bigleaf mahogany lumber e21. Acaricidal activity of swietenia mahogani and swietenia macrophylla ethanolic extracts against varroa destructor in honeybee colonies soheir m. Acaricidal activity of swietenia mahogani and swietenia. Pdf chemical structures and biological activities of limonoids. Swietenia mahagoni is a medium to large size tree up to 15 meters in height.
Pdf nursery practices increase seedling performance on nutrient. Nirs identification of swietenia macrophylla is robust. Record collection sjrw, the usda forest products laboratory w ood collection madw of madison, wisconsin, and the wood collection rbw of the botanic. Mahogany listing history us fish and wildlife service. It is one of three species in the genus swietenia, all three of which are regarded as genuine mahogany.
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