Subfamily Flindersioideae Species C. swietenia | ||
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Similar Drypetes sepiaria, Vitex altissima, Anogeissus latifolia, Swietenia, Manilkara hexandra | ||
Diabetes herbs 53y chloroxylon swietenia pankaj oudhia
Chloroxylon swietenia (Ceylon satinwood, East Indian satinwood or buruta (බුරුත in Sinhala)) is a tropical hardwood, the sole species in the genus Chloroxylon (from the Greek χλωρὸν ξύλον, "green wood"). It is native to southern India, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar.
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- Diabetes herbs 53y chloroxylon swietenia pankaj oudhia
- Tertiary ingredients of chloroxylon swietenia formulations pankaj oudhia s medicinal plant database
- Uses
- Conservation
- References
Ceylon satinwood is a medium-sized deciduous tree, growing to 15–20 m tall, with thick, fissured, slightly corky bark and pinnate leaves. The flowers are small, creamy-white, produced in panicles; the fruit is an oblong three-segmented capsule 2.5-4.5 cm long, containing 1-4 seeds in each segment.
Tertiary ingredients of chloroxylon swietenia formulations pankaj oudhia s medicinal plant database
Uses
The wood, a satinwood, is often a golden colour with a reflective sheen. It is used for small luxury items and as a veneer in wooden furniture.
Conservation
Populations have declined due to overexploitation.
