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Yellow Mahogany (Epicharis parasitica)

Epicharis parasitica, also known as Yellow Mahogany, is a fast-growing deciduous tree from tropical America, noted for its yellow flowers and durable timber.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30 °C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30 °C. Protect from frost.

Ideal growing range.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

3-4 cm

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Synonyms
Alliaria caulostachya (Miq.) Kuntze
Alliaria ramiflora (Miq.) Kuntze
Alliaria speciosa Kuntze
Dysoxylum brachypodum Baker f.
Dysoxylum callianthum Merr. & L.M.Perry
Dysoxylum caulostachyum Miq.
Dysoxylum densevestitum C.T.White & W.D.Francis
Dysoxylum fissum C.T.White & W.D.Francis ex Lane-Poole
Dysoxylum leytense Merr.
Dysoxylum loheri Merr.
Dysoxylum longicalicinum C.DC.
Dysoxylum longiflorum Merr.
Dysoxylum longipetalum C.DC.
Dysoxylum megalanthum Hemsl.
Dysoxylum novoguineeuse Warb.
Dysoxylum parasiticum (Osbeck) Kosterm.
Dysoxylum ramiflorum Miq.
Dysoxylum richardsonianum Merr. & L.M.Perry
Dysoxylum robinsonii Merr.
Dysoxylum roemeri C.DC.
Dysoxylum rumphii Merr.
Dysoxylum schiffneri F.Muell.
Dysoxylum sericeum (Blume) Adelb.
Dysoxylum speciosum (A.Juss.) Miq.
Epicharis brachypoda (Baker f.) Harms
Epicharis calliantha (Merr. & L.M.Perry) Harms
Epicharis cauliflora Blume
Epicharis caulostachya (Miq.) Harms
Epicharis densevestita (C.T.White) Harms
Epicharis hyacinthodora Harms
Epicharis leytensis (Merr.) Harms
Epicharis loheri (Merr.) Harms
Epicharis longicalicina (C.DC.) Harms
Epicharis longiflora (Merr.) Harms
Epicharis longipetala (C.DC.) Harms
Epicharis megalantha (Hemsl.) Harms
Epicharis ramiflora (Miq.) Pierre
Epicharis robinsonii (Merr.) Harms
Epicharis rumphii (Merr.) Harms
Epicharis schiffneri (F.Muell.) Harms
Epicharis sericea Blume
Epicharis speciosa A.Juss.
Guarea cauliflora Reinw. ex Blume
Guarea sericea Spreng.
Lansium parasiticum (Osbeck) K.C.Sahni & Bennet
Melia parasitica Osbeck
Piptosaccos hypophyllantha Turcz.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSapindales
  • familyMeliaceae
  • genusEpicharis
  • speciesEpicharis parasitica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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