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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.

Native to: Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Turks-Caicos Is.

Introduced to: Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Caroline Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Marianas, Mauritius, Nicobar Is., Puerto Rico, Réunion, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.

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Swietenia mahagoniSwietenia mahagoni

Acajou De Cuba , West Indian Mahogany

In Stock: 4.675 lb (Total:4.675lb)

Swietenia mahagoni

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4.68 lb

Details

Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,047

Quantity:

4.68 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835370

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.

Native to: Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Turks-Caicos Is.

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Introduced

Swietenia mahagoni, also known as Acajou De Cuba or West Indian Mahogany, is a highly sought-after species of mahogany wood. Native to southern Florida and islands in the Caribbean including Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, this species is the original source of mahogany wood. However, it is listed as “Threatened” in the Preservation of Native Flora of Florida Act. Despite this, Swietenia mahagoni continues to be a popular choice for shipbuilders, furniture makers, and instrument manufacturers. Its superior tonewood qualities make it a favorite among guitar and mandolin makers, while its use in luxury liner interior trim, paneling and furniture emphasizes its durability and strength. As the national tree of the Dominican Republic, Swietenia mahagoni is a valuable and threatened species that needs protection and conservation efforts.