Chloroxylon
Chloroxylon is a genus of trees in the family Rutaceae. The genus comprises two species, both desired for their wood as high quality tropical timber and heavily exploited.
| Chloroxylon | |
|---|---|
| Chloroxylon swietenia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Subfamily: | Rutoideae |
| Genus: | Chloroxylon DC. |
It has rough and spongy outer bark. Timber is very tough and durable. It has a typical unpleasant smell.
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