Mahogany

Swietenia mahagoni

Mahogany trees are tall and strong with beautiful reddish-brown wood. They grow in tropical forests and provide homes for many animals.

Hábitat: Tropical forests

Aspecto

The Mahogany is a majestic tropical tree with a tall, straight trunk covered in reddish-brown bark that flakes off in large plates. Its dense canopy holds dark green, pinnate leaves, sometimes showing reddish new growth, giving it a stately appearance.

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Mahogany

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Datos interesantes

Even though it's a tree, its tiny flowers produce a sweet perfume!

Its valuable reddish wood was once called 'red gold' by treasure-seeking explorers!

Mahogany trees can grow so tall, they reach higher than a 15-story building!

Many famous musical instruments, like guitars, use mahogany for their rich sound!

Habilidades especiales

Mahogany has wood naturally resistant to decay and insects, helping it stand strong for centuries even in humid rainforests.

Mahogany seeds have clever 'wings' that make them spin and glide away from the parent tree, finding new places to grow.

Mahogany has deep roots to access groundwater during dry spells, helping it survive seasonal droughts in its habitat.

Young Mahogany trees can grow quickly, allowing them to rapidly reach for sunlight in dense, competitive forests.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-60 m
Canopy Spread: 15-30 m
Comestible: No
Trunk Diameter: 100-250 cm
Esperanza de vida: 200-350 años
Fruit Type: Woody capsule
Growth Rate: Medio
Leaf Type: Evergreen

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

eats seeds from its woody capsules

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar from its small flowers

shelters

Mantled Howler Monkey

Alouatta palliata

rests and forages in its dense canopy

eaten by

Mahogany shoot borer

Hypsipyla grandella

larvae bore into shoots and fruits

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Tolerante a la sombra

Las plantas tolerantes a la sombra están adaptadas para crecer y prosperar en áreas con bajos niveles de luz, requiriendo menos luz solar directa.

Frutal

Las plantas frutales producen frutos, que son los ovarios maduros de las plantas con flores que contienen semillas.

Árbol de hoja ancha

Los árboles de hoja ancha son angiospermas caracterizadas por hojas planas y anchas que típicamente se caen anualmente en climas templados.

Árbol maderable

Se refiere a la madera que ha sido preparada para su uso en la construcción y la carpintería.

Longevo

Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos con una esperanza de vida excepcionalmente larga en comparación con otros de su especie.

Selva tropical

Este rasgo de hábitat se refiere a las especies que se encuentran en las selvas tropicales, caracterizadas por una alta precipitación anual, gran biodiversidad y una densa cubierta arbórea.