Spacing at 10 x 3 m (333 stems/ha) for pure plantation because it requires large amounts of light. Seedlings require light and are damaged by insects in dense shade. Irregular canopy cover is recommended as trees do not develop if the overhead shade is too dense
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Swietenia mahagoni
Lumber
Medicinal
English Common Name
Mahogany
Indonesian Common Name
Mahoni
Tree Family
Meliaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
≤60cm
Length
×
2-3cm
Width
Tree Height
Large (> 35m)
Elevational Range (m)
100–500m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Exotic in Indonesia
Native to
Region
Americas
Exotic in
SE Asia
Laos, Thailand
Indonesia
Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Unknown
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Lumber
- Medicinal
Bitter honey produced by honeybees feeding from this tree and dried seeds are used to make a medicinal tea to lower blood pressure and treat diabetes
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Used for foraging and perching by many bird species. Food source for honeybees.