Stickpen · CC0Paraguayan cedar
Cedrela fissilis · ygary
A noble, reddish, aromatic wood, heavily logged and now scarce in the eastern forests.
What it is
A tall tree of the Atlantic Forest with thick, furrowed bark. Its reddish, light and fragrant wood is among the most prized for furniture, doors, instruments and carvings. For that reason it was logged for more than a century, and today few large trees remain outside protected areas. Its international trade is controlled, and the IUCN lists it as Vulnerable.
Did you know…?
Thanks to their distinctive scent, cedar wardrobes and chests were a classic in Paraguayan homes.
Season
Blooms in spring, with small greenish-white flowers. Its capsules release winged seeds in winter.
Where
The Mbaracayú Reserve, San Rafael, Ybycuí National Park, Ñacunday National Park and the Itaipú reserves.
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 4 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.