Cedrela fissilis explained

Cedrela fissilis is a species of tree in the family Meliaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is distributed from Costa Rica to Argentina.[1] Its common names include Argentine cedar,[1] cedro batata, cedro blanco, "Acaju-catinga" (its Global Trees entry) and cedro colorado.

Once a common lowland forest tree, this species has been overexploited for timber and is now considered to be endangered. A few populations are stable, but many have been reduced, fragmented, and extirpated. The wood is often sold in batches with Cuban cedar (Cedrela odorata).

References

https://globaltrees.org/threatened-trees/trees/acaju-catinga/

Notes and References

  1. https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?9680 Cedrela fissilis.