DISTRIBUTION
In Tanzania it is found from the Coast hill forests, the Pugu Hills Forest Reserve and Tanga, to Morogoro and Dodoma. It grows in lowland evergreen rainforests and woodlands (Rulangaranga 1989). It is found on rocky sites.
Status: Now becoming rare (RSCU 1992).
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Minimum Altitude (m): |
0 |
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Maximum Altitude(m): |
1500 |
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Minimum Rainfall (mm): |
300 |
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Maximum Rainfall (mm): |
1000 |
REQUIREMENTS
Soil Requirements: Prefers clay or sand.
Influential Factors: C. eminii has no adverse effects on crops due to a relatively less extensive root system and small canopy (RSCU 1992).
PROPAGATION
Means of Propagation: Large cuttings.
SILVICULTURE
Planting Types: Grown with food crops, in gardens, around homesteads. It is planted as a quick growing hedge.
Growth Factors: Fairly fast growing.
Management Systems: Tolerates pollarding.
IMPORTANT USES
Use #1: MEDICINE
It is used as a remedy for fever, snakebites, indigestion, constipation, and toothaches (Rulangaranga 1989).
Use #2: FENCING
It is often propagated as a quick growing live fence for boundary marking and for yam supports. The wood is also used for fence posts.
Use #3: GENERAL PURPOSE WOOD
The wood is easy to work and is used for beehives, building materials, and furniture.
