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General Information

Berlinia bruneelii is a tree that can grow from 2 - 40 metres tall. The bole can be 20 - 25cm in diameter.
The plant is likely to be harvested from the wild for its wood.
The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

West tropical Africa - Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Gabon, Congo, DR Congo, Angola

Habitat

Lowland forest, near streams and the edges of marshes; at elevations from 250 - 600 metres.

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	20.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

This species has been misidentified as Berlinia craibiana Baker f. and occasionally as Berlinia giorgii De Wild., and can be confused with Berlinia phenacoa Mackinder when sterile.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

There are no documented human uses for this species, however other species in this genus are collected locally for building materials, as well as for food and medicines. This species is closely related to Berlinia confusa and is likely to be used in similar ways. The wood of the various species in this genus is very similar and so this species is likely to be used for purposes such as construction, furniture and flooring[].
Berlinia wood is, in general, similar to white oak (Quercus alba) in durability, density and usefulness. It is an attractive, decorative hardwood that can be used for fine, interior joinery[].

Propagation

Seed -

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