Swietenia macrophylla
(Meliaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>In its natural habitat, <i>Swietenia macrophylla</i> thrives in various forest ecosystems, ranging from disturbed forests to mature rainforests. It can be found growing up to 1500 meters above sea level, but it thrives most at an elevation of 600 meters. Typically found along riverbanks, this tree has been extensively harvested within its native range, leading to near-extinction in certain areas and dwindling populations across its natural habitats.</p>
Swietenia macrophylla (Meliaceae) Swietenia macrophylla (Meliaceae)