Cedrela fissilis (Cedro Blanco)

Botanical name: Cedrela fissilis

Common names: Cedro Blanco, Brazilian Cedarwood

Family: Meliaceae

Origin: Central and South America

Cedrela fissilis is an interesting and rare deciduous tree with velvety stalks bearing dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers in large, foot long clusters. The fruit, a woody capsule, splits to form a 5 point star when mature.