chloroxylon

[Michaelpaf]

deciduous trees of India and Sri Lanka

[Vihan Dobiriyal]

Chloroxylon is a genus of flowering plants within the Rutaceae family. It is characterized by hard, durable timber that is often used in construction or furniture making. There are three species within this genus, with Chloroxylon swietenia being the most widespread, commonly known as East Indian satinwood, Ceylon satinwood, or Sri Lanka satinwood. They are mostly found in dry, deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.