1,579 observationsEndangered
Honduras Mahogany
Swietenia humilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Sapindales ›Family: Meliaceae ›Genus: Swietenia
About
Swietenia humilis is a species of tree in the family Meliaceae. It is one of three species in the genus Swietenia, all three of which are regarded as "genuine mahogany." At 6 metres (20 ft), it is one-fifth the height of S. mahagoni and one-sixth the height of S. macrophylla. Its species name, humilis, means "small" or "dwarfish".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Honduras Mahogany is Swietenia humilis.
- The Honduras Mahogany has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Honduras Mahogany belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Honduras Mahogany belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Honduras Mahogany belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Honduras Mahogany belongs to the order Sapindales.
- Honduras Mahogany belongs to the family Meliaceae.
- Honduras Mahogany belongs to the genus Swietenia.