Chloroxylon Swietenia (Noun)
Meaning
East Indian tree with valuable hard lustrous yellowish wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The chloroxylon swietenia tree is native to the East Indies and is highly prized for its durable wood.
- Chloroxylon swietenia is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 meters tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter.
- The wood of the chloroxylon swietenia tree is resistant to rot and insect damage, making it ideal for furniture-making.
- In traditional medicine, the bark of the chloroxylon swietenia tree is used to treat various ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- The chloroxylon swietenia tree is listed as endangered due to over-exploitation of its valuable wood.