Cedrela angustifolia

Sesse & Moc. ex DC.

Narrowleaf cedrela

Meliaceae

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Wood - flavouring

The wood is used as a flavouring agent.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Venezuela,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Belize, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, El Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela

How to Identify

A tree. It grows 10-20 m tall. The leaves have 8 pairs of leaflets. They are oval to sword shaped and 12-16 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The fruit is a capsule with 5 valves. They are 4-5 cm long.

Medicinal Uses

The wood is traditionally used for bitters in alcohol.

Wikipedia

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Cedrela angustifolia is a species of tree in the mahogany family, Meliaceae. Local common names include cedro de Tucumán, cedro bayo, cedro coya, and cedro del cerro. It is native to South America, where it occurs in Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. This is a species of mountain forests. It easily colonizes disturbed habitat, forming dense canopy. These stands still occur in Bolivia, and the tree is common in parts of Argentina. However, it is a valuable timber tree. Some populations have faced substantial declines, and it is considered to be an endangered species.

Names & Synonyms

Cedrillo, Cedro

Cedrela lilloi C. DC.Cedrela steinbachii Harms.

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