Honduras Mahogany
Swietenia humilis Zucc.
Swietenia humilis, known as Honduras Mahogany, is a tree species in the Meliaceae family. It is one of three genuine mahogany species in the genus Swietenia. Reaching up to 6 metres in height, it is significantly shorter than S. mahagoni and S. macrophylla. The species name, humilis, refers to its relatively small stature.
Description
Swietenia humilis is a member of the Meliaceae family and is native to regions including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. It is one of three recognized genuine mahogany species within the Swietenia genus. Compared to its relatives, S. humilis is much smaller, growing to a maximum height of 6 metres. This is one-fifth the height of S. mahagoni and one-sixth that of S. macrophylla. The species was first described in 1837 by Zucc. The name 'humilis' is derived from Latin and means 'small' or 'dwarfish,' reflecting the tree's compact size.
Other common names
Honduras MahoganyMexican MahoganyPacific Coast MahoganyPacific mahogany
Distribution
Global · Costa Rica · El Salvador · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Nicaragua
Synonyms
Swietenia multijugaSwietenia cirrhataSwietenia bijuga
