Big Leaf Mahogany (Engl.)

Swietenia macrophylla King.

Skin

Tree Height: 40-60 m Leaves: Alternate, pinnate, ovate, lanceolate, entire margin, acute oe acuminate apex, dark green upper epidermis, paler green lower epidermis (1) Flowers: Flowers are small, emerges in cluster on axillary panicles, white or green (2) Fruits: Oval, dry or hard, woody capsules that splits into five even parts when ripe (1), contain several seeds.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Hypertension. Preparation: Boil the shoot into 2 glasses of water until half of it evaporates. Part used: Shoot, seed | Toothache. Preparation: Boil the shoot into 2 glasses of water until half of it evaporates. Part used: Shoot, seed

Preparation

Boil the shoot into 2 glasses of water until half of it evaporates | Boil the shoot into 2 glasses of water until half of it evaporates

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Rainforest, riverbanks, cultivated

Research

Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Swietenia macrophylla King.
Local Name: Big Leaf Mahogany (Engl.)
Family: Meliaceae
Category: Skin
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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