Native Plants
Swietenia macrophylla
Mahogany
VU
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 2.3, 1998
Taxonomy
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Specific Epithetmacrophylla King
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Vernacular Name
- Baywood (English)
- Big Leaf Mahogany (English)
- Big-leaf Mahogany (English)
- Bigleaf Mahogany (English)
- Bigleaved Mahogany (English)
- Brazilian Bolivian Mahogany (English)
- Brazilian Mahogany (English)
- Broad-leafed Mahogany (English)
- Central American Mahogany (English)
- Honduras Mahogany (English)
- Large-leaved Mahogany (English)
- Mahogani (Malay)
- Mahogani Daun Besar (Malay)
- Mahogany (English)
- Mahoni (Bahasa Indonesia)
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ResidentialNative
The taxonomic status is pending for approval
Description
Swietenia macrophylla, also known as the bigleaf mahogany or Honduran mahogany, is a tree species in the Meliaceae family (Chudnoff, 1980). It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in lowland rainforests and other moist, humid environments (FAO, 2018). The tree can reach heights of up to 50 meters (Chudnoff, 1980) and has a straight, cylindrical trunk with rough, dark brown bark (FAO, 2018).
The leaves of Swietenia macrophylla are large and glossy, with a deep green color and a leathery texture (Chudnoff, 1980). They are arranged alternately on the branches and are typically about 20-30 cm long (FAO, 2018). The flowers of the tree are small and green, and are followed by oval-shaped fruit containing seeds (Chudnoff, 1980).
Assessment
| Year Published | Assessment | Red List Category | Version |
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| 1998 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Vulnerable (VU)
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2.3 |
Specimen
| Collection Center | Dried | Live | Slide | Wet | Total | |
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| 8 |
Biodiversity Experts
| Profile | |
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Ahmad Aldrie Amir (Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Vascular,
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecosystems, Environment, Evolution, Forest, History, Law and Policy, Management, Marine & Coastal, Protected Areas & Science
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Alona Cuevas Linatoc (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
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Vascular,
Biodiversity & Conservation
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Anisah Lee Abdullah (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Coral Reefs, Vascular,
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecosystems, Environment, Geoinformatics, Management, Marine & Coastal, Protected Areas, Science, Technology & Water
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Asyraf Mansor (Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Palms, Vascular (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems, Environment, Evolution & Forest
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Avelinah Julius (Dr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
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Chan Yoke Mui (Dr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Palms (Ecology), Vascular (Ecology),
Conservation, Biodiversity, Forest & Genetics
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Cheah Yih Horng (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Moss, Vascular,
Biodiversity & Systematics
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Chew Ming Yee (Ms.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular,
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Chong Ju Lian (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Mammals (Ecology), Vascular (Ecology),
Invasive Alien Species, Protected Areas, Digital Sequence Information (DSI), Marine & Coastal & Climate Change
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E. Soepadmo (Prof.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular,
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Vascular,
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John Baptist Sugau (Mr.)
Department of Forestry Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
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Kartini Binti Saibeh (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
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Vascular,
Agriculture, Biodiversity & Conservation
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Lau Kah Hoo (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular, Ginger,
Conservation
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Lillian Chua Swee Lian (Dr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular,
Conservation
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Lim Chung Lu (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
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Mahani Bt. Mansor Clyde (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Vascular,
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Mohamad Azani Alias (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy), Vascular, Vascular, Amphibians, Amphibians,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Climate Change, Protected Areas & Forest
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Mohd Fahmi Abu Bakar (Ts. Dr.)
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)
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Vascular,
Digital Sequence Information (DSI), Evolution, Genetics, Molecular & Systematics
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Mohd Nazre Salleh @ Japri (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Vascular,
Biodiversity
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Mohd Norfaizal Ghazalli (Dr.)
Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
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Vascular, Pitcher plants,
Agriculture, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems, Science, Systematics & Taxonomy
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Nadiah Idris (Mrs.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
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Nazahatul Anis Amaludin (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
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Vascular (Ecology),
Biodiversity & Conservation
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Nor Ezzawanis Abdullah Thani (Mrs.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
Digital Sequence Information (DSI)
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Norzielawati Bt. Salleh (Mrs.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular,
Biodiversity, Forest & Molecular
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Nur Kyariatul Syafinie Abdul Majid (Ms.)
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
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Vascular (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Forest & Protected Areas
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Nur Supardi Md Noor (Dr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Palms, Vascular,
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecosystems, Environment, Forest & Management
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Ong Poh Teck (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy), Orchids,
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Rafidah Abdul Rahman (Mrs.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
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Richard Chung Cheng Kong (Dr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
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Rusea Go (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Orchids (Taxonomy), Vascular (Taxonomy), Vascular (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Environment, Forest, Management, Protected Areas, Climate Change & Invasive Alien Species
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Sam Yen Yen (Dr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy), Ginger,
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Saw Leng Guan (Dr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular,
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Shamsul Khamis (Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
Taxonomy
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Siti Aishah Abdullah (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Vascular,
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Siti Munirah Mat Yunoh (Mrs.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
Marine & Coastal
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Suhaida Mustafa (Mrs.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Ecology),
Conservation
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Syahida Emiza Suhaimi (Mrs.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular,
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Syazwani Bt. Azeman (Mrs.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular,
Biodiversity, Forest & Science
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Tam Sheh May (Dr.)
Taylor's University
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Orchids, Vascular,
Biodiversity, Data Analysis, Evolution, Genetics & Molecular
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Tan Swee Lian (Dr.)
Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM)
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Vascular (Ecology),
Agriculture & Biodiversity
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Ummul Nazrah Abdul Rahman (Ms.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
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Wendy Yong Sze Yee (Ms.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular,
Conservation & Biodiversity
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Yao Tze Leong (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular,
Biodiversity & Ecosystems
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Yong Kien Thai (Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Moss, Vascular (Taxonomy), Ferns (Taxonomy),
Protected Areas, Biodiversity, Conservation, Evolution & Taxonomy
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PM - Peninsular Malaysia; SBH - Sabah; SWK - Sarawak; SEA - Southeast Asia; W - World;
References
Article
- Abarquez, A., Bush, D., Ata, J., Tolentino Jr., E.L. & Gilbero, D. (2015). Early Growth and Genetic Variation of Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) in Progeny Tests Planted in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 27 (3), 314-324
- Alcala, R.E., Salazar, H., Gutierrez-Granados, G. & Snook, L.K. (2014). Genetic Structure and Genetic Diversity of Swietenia macrophylla (Meliaceae): Implications for Sustainable Forest Management in Mexico. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 26 (1), 142-152
- Ang, L.H. (2017). Successful Greening Models of Some Disturbed Sites in Peninsular Malaysia. Seminar on Reclamation, Rehabilitation and Restoration of Disturbed Sites: Planting of National and IUCN Red List Species, 15-17 August 2017, Kuala Lumpur (14), 6-14
- Harrison, R.D., Shono, K., Gitz, V, Meybeck, A, Hofer, T & Wertz-Kanounnikoff, S (2022). Mainstreaming biodiversity in forestry. , 150. https://doi.org/10.4060/cc2229en — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
- Langenberger, G. & Liu, J. (2013). Performance of Smallholder Teak Plantations (Tectona grandis) in Xishuangbanna, South-West China. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 25 (3), 289-298
- Norhayati, I., Getha, K., Muhd Haffiz, J., Mohd Ilham, A., Lili Sahira, H., Siti Syarifah, M.M. & Muhammad Syamil, A. (2013). In Vitro Antitrypanosomal Activity of Malaysian Plants. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 25 (1), 52-59
- Salleh, N., Azeman, S., Kiew, R., Kamin, I. & Chung, R.C.K. (2017). Plant Checklist of the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. One Ecosystem. 2 (e13708), 41. http://doi.org/10.3897/oneeco.2.e13708 — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
- Yuan, S.F., Ren, H., Liu, N., Wang, J. & Guo, Q.F. (2013). Can Thinning of Overstorey Trees and Planting of Native Tree Saplings Increase The Establishment of Native Trees in Exotic Acacia Plantations in South China?. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 25 (1), 79-95
Book
- FRIM : A Year of Colours, 2014. Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 127.
- Panduan Penanaman Pokok Teduhan, 2008. Jabatan Landskap Negara. pp. 50. — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
- Abd. Latif, M., Nik Zanariah, N.M., Zawiah, N. & Othaman, H. (2014). Kenali 114 Spesies Buah-Buahan Liar. Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia & Kementerian Sumber Asli & Alam Sekitar, Malaysia. pp. 228-229.
- Abdul Rahman, A.R., Mohd Nasir, A.H., Ahmad Fadzil, A.M., Richard, A.M. & Latiff, A. (2014). Hutan Gunung Besar Hantu, Negeri Sembilan: Pengurusan Hutan, Persekitaran Fizikal dan Kepelbagaian Biologi. Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 254.
- Abdul Rahman, A.R., Koh, H.L., Muhamad, A., Wan Yusof, W.K. & Latiff, A. (2011). Hutan Simpan Melaka: Pengurusan Hutan, Persekitaran Fizikal, Kepelbagaian Biologi dan Socio-ekonomi. Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 315.
- Ang, L.H., Kaur, R. & Yusof, Z.A. (2012). Rimba Bidor: A Gift to Nature. Tin Tailings Afforestation Centre, Malaysia. pp. 108.
- Chew, M.Y., Salleh, N., Azeman, S., Yap, J.W., Sam, Y.Y. & Chung, R.C.K. (2021). Wayside Trees: The Natural Pillars and Roofs of the Perdana Botanical Garden. Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 182.
- Chung, A.Y.C., Paul, V., Ibrahim, N. A., Japir, R., Pang, K.K.N. & Anuar, M. (2021). Pengenalan kepada Serangga-serangga Perosak Ladang Hutan di Sabah. Sabah Forestry Department, Malaysia. pp. 160.
- Ng, F.S.P (2010). 100 Years of Tropical Forest Research: The Story of the Forest Research Institute Malaysia. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia. pp. 142.
- Ong, H.C. (2006). Tanaman Hiasan: Khasiat Makanan & Ubatan. Utusan Publications & Distribution Sdn. Bhd. , Malaysia. pp. 293.
- Ratnam, L. (1995). Windows on The Forest: Glimpses of FRIM for the Nature Loving Visitor, Issue/No. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia. pp. 143.
Legislation
Magazine/Bulletin
- Equivalent Timbers Of Southeast Asia. Timber Technology Bulletin (25), 2002. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia.
- Malaysian and Indonesian Timbers Equivalent Names. Timber Technology Bulletin: Compilation of Timber Technology Bulletins 1995-2015 (57), 2016. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia.
- Wood Properties of Selected Plantation Species: Khaya Ivorensis (African Mahogany), Azadirachta Excelsa (Sentang), Endospermum Malaccense (Sesendok) and Acacia Mangium. Timber Technology Bulletin: Compilation of Timber Technology Bulletins 1995-2015 (57), 2016. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia.
Report
- State of the World's Plants and Fungi 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
- World Wildlife Trade Report 2022. CITES Secretariat, Switzerland. — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
Acknowledgements :- Mr. Ahmad Amir Firdaus Bin Mad Apandi, Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Ajla Rafidah Baharom, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Mrs. Faridah Anas, Mrs. Hakimah Binti Jaafar, Ms. Noorkhalilie Binti Che Abd Aziz, Mrs. Norhaslinda Mohd Nor, Mrs. Nur Hazwanie Binti Abd Halim, Ms. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin
Photo credit :- Tan Kok Kiat
Species Citation :- Swietenia macrophylla. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/30224. [Retrieved 03 October 2023].
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