Chloroxylon is a genus of trees in the family Rutaceae.[1][2] The genus comprises two species, both desired for their wood as high quality tropical timber and heavily exploited.Template:Citation needed
It has rough and spongy outer bark. Timber is very tough and durable. It has a typical unpleasant smell.
Species
- Chloroxylon swietenia - east Indian satinwood or Sri Lanka satinwood[3]
- Chloroxylon faho - Madagascar satinwood[4]
References
- ↑ Chloroxylon. Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew.
- ↑ New Subfamily Classification for the Rutaceae. Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden({Template:Date).
- ↑ Timberline Exotic Hardwoods | Specialist Timber - Sri Lanka Satinwood.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 2016-01-06.