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West Indian mahogany

Swietenia mahagoni

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Indonesia, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇲 Dominica

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Swietenia mahagoni (West Indian mahogany)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Caoba Espanõla

French Acajou

Portuguese magano

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West Indian mahogany?

The scientific name of West Indian mahogany is Swietenia mahagoni. It belongs to the genus Swietenia.

What is the conservation status of West Indian mahogany?

West Indian mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does West Indian mahogany live?

West Indian mahogany is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Indonesia, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Cuba, Dominica, India, Indonesia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, Taiwan, United States.

What family does West Indian mahogany belong to?

West Indian mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) belongs to the genus Swietenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

What kingdom does West Indian mahogany belong to?

West Indian mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of West Indian mahogany?

The closest relatives of West Indian mahogany in the genus Swietenia include Honduras mahogany, Honduras Mahogany.