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General Information

Cynometra brachyrrhachis is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 15 metres tall[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is used locally. It is planted for amenity and to provide shade[].
The plant has a very restricted native range, which is at risk from human demand for agricultural land. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

East tropical Africa - Tanzania.

Habitat

Lowland forest[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	0.00 m
Pollinators	Bees
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is hard and heavy. It is used for building poles, tool handles, stools and grain mortars[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed -

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