Brazilian Cedarwood

Cedrela fissilis is a species of tree in the family Meliaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is distributed from Costa Rica to Argentina. Its common names include Argentine cedar, cedro batata, cedro blanco, "Acaju-catinga" (its Global Trees entry) and cedro colorado.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Brazilian Cedarwood being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Cedrela montana
• Cedrela odorata
• Ailanthus fordii
• Toona sinensis
• Polyscias murrayi
• Juglans australis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Family

Meliaceae

Genus

Cedrela

Species

Cedrela fissilis

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