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Phenology of Cedrela fissilis Vellozo (Meliaceae) in Itirapina, São Paulo State, Brazil

The study of phenology of leaf fall, flushing, flowering and fruiting was carried at from September /1999 to November/2001. Ten trees were systematically observed every at 14 days intervals. Leaf fall ocurred at the dry season and flushing and flowering at the beginning of rain season. The fruiting period was long, and dispertion at the end of dry season. Flowering and fruiting not showed an annual cycle, years which massive flowers and fruits was followed by non productive year.

deciduous; flowering; seasonal; secondary forest; cedro rosa


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