This name is not universally accepted. We have followed the treatment in African Plant Database[] and others, but some botanists are rejecting the Genus name Elaeodendron and are merging it with Cassine[]. In that case, this species will be Cassine curtipendula (Endl.) Kuntze[].

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General Information

Elaeodendron curtipendulum is a large, evergreen shrub or a tree that can grow up to 15 metres tall. The bole can be up to 50cm in diameter[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

Western Pacific - New Caledonia, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island.

Habitat

At the edges of brackish water[]. Dense forests at low elevations[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	10.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Found in the wild on limestone soils, (Coral raised) or other; on shale; siliceous terrain; tropical black clays; and in acid soils[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is of excellent quality[].

Propagation

Seed -

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