Meliaceae Collection

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October

Neem Tree
Illustration of a Neem Tree held in the Botany Library a the Natural History Museum, London

Soymida febrifuga, Rohan bark
Watercolour by William Roxburgh, Indian Collection, c.1800s Date: 1800

Forest Mahogany (Trichilia dregeana) close-up of leaves and fruit, Kruger N. P
Forest Mahogany (Trichilia dregeana) close-up of leaves and fruit, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, December

Chinaberry tree or White Cedar (Melia azedarach), Meliaceae, Avenue or isolated tree, native to Hymalayan regions
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XX, Plate 38 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Chinaberry tree or White Cedar (Melia azedarach), Meliaceae

Botany, Trees, Meliaceae, Fruit of Sapele Entandrophragma cylindricum, Illustration
Botany - Trees - Meliaceae - Fruit of Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum), illustration

Meliaceae Leaves of Chinese Mahogany Toona sinensis or Cedrela sinensis, illustration
Botany - Meliaceae - Leaves of Chinese Mahogany (Toona sinensis or Cedrela sinensis), illustration

Swietenia chloroxylon, mahogany
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Mahagony foliage

Swietenia sp. mahogony tree
Plate 81 from Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas, Vol 2, 1743 by Mark Catesby

Azidirachta indica, neem tree
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge (1858-1949). From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Natural History Museum in 1952. Hindus use these leaves to bury their dead

Vireo griseus, white-eyed vireo
Plate 63 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Melia azadirack, neem
Plate 52 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Azadirachta indica, neem
A mid nineteenth century illustration of neem (Azadirachta indica), held in the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London

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Meliaceae, also known as the Mahogany family, is a diverse group of trees that encompasses various species found in different regions across the globe. One such example is the Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn at Boardman Tree Farm near Irrigon, showcasing the beauty of Populs sp. With its vibrant foliage. Another member of this family is Soymida febrifuga, commonly known as Rohan bark. This tree possesses medicinal properties and has been used traditionally to treat fever and other ailments. The Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica) is another notable member of Meliaceae. Native to India, it holds immense significance in Ayurvedic medicine due to its numerous therapeutic benefits. Its leaves are often used for their antibacterial and antifungal properties. In Kruger National Park, Forest Mahogany (Trichilia dregeana) stands tall with its striking leaves and fruit on display. This close-up view highlights the intricate details of this magnificent tree native to Africa. Moving towards Himalayan regions, we encounter the Chinaberry tree or White Cedar (Melia azedarach). A watercolor painting from 1770-1781 captures its elegance perfectly against an isolated backdrop or lining avenues. Botanical illustrations showcase further diversity within Meliaceae: Sapele Entandrophragma cylindricum exhibits its fruit while Chinese Mahogany Toona sinensis or Cedrela sinensis displays its delicate leaves through detailed illustrations. Swietenia chloroxylon and Swietenia sp. , both belonging to the mahogany genus, exemplify the rich wood quality associated with these trees. Their timber has long been prized for furniture making due to its durability and beautiful grain patterns. Not only do these trees have aesthetic appeal but they also provide habitats for various bird species like Vireo griseus - white-eyed vireo who finds refuge among them.