Spanish Cedar
Cedrela odorata
- Habit
- Tree
- Native to
- West Indies, Central and South America
- Flowering
- June-July
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Meliaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Meliaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Spanish Cedar
Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata) is a tree belonging to the Meliaceae family (Mahogany/Neem family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate compound leaves, panicle flower clusters, capsule/drupe/berry fruit. It is native to West Indies, Central and South America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-July. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Meliaceae
Mahogany/Neem family
Spanish Cedar belongs to the Meliaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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