Cedrela odorata, seed propagation sheet

Abstract

Cedrela odorata is a Neotropical tree whose fruits are dehiscent capsules producing approximately 25 viable seeds per fruit. The seeds have average dimensions of 21.63 ± 0.35 mm in length, 1.22 ± 0.05 mm in width and 3.86 ± 0.07 mm in thickness, with a fresh weight of 20.1 ± 0.5 mg and a moisture content of 9.53 ± 0.27 %. The seeds do not exhibit dormancy, germinate at an optimum temperature range of 25/30 °C and are photoblastic indifferent, meaning that light is not a limiting factor for germination. Storage behavior is orthodox: the seeds tolerate dehydration and can maintain high viability (90 %) for several years under low-humidity and refrigerated conditions, facilitating their use in propagation and conservation programs.

Received: October 16, 2025

Accepted: November 13, 2025

Published online: March 28, 2026

Correspondence: Mayté Pernús (email: mayte.pernus@gmail.com)

Citation: Pernús, M. & Sánchez, J.A. 2026. Cedrela odorata, ficha de propagación por semillas. Caribea 2 (special issue 1): 17-18. https://doi.org/10.70925/caribea2(ne1).17-18

Author Contributions: MP: Conceptualization, data compilation, and writing - original draft. JAS: Data curation, validation, and writing - review and editing. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.