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Swietenia humilisSwietenia humilis

Honduras Mahogany, Pacific Coast Mahogany

In Stock: 1.949 lb (Total:1.949lb)

Swietenia humilis

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1.95 lb

Details

Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

856

Quantity:

1.95 lb

Collected in:

Guatemala

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831219

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination should occur in 10-21 days.

Swietenia humilis, also known as Honduras Mahogany, Mexican Mahogany, or Pacific Coast Mahogany, is a valuable tree for furniture making, with a height of up to 6 meters. Its species name, humilis, means "small" or "dwarfish." Found in Central America, including Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama, this tree has been over-exploited and is now listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Additionally, the bark and seeds of S. humilis possess pharmacologically active compounds and seed oil, with potential commercial applications. Although large specimens are rare, this tree is a precious botanical resource that represents a unique piece of Central American flora.