Common Name:

General Information

Meineckia paxii is an evergreen shrub to much branched tree; it can grow up to 7.5 metres tall[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of fuel. It is suitable for use as an amenity shade tree and ornamental[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

East tropical Africa - northeastern Tanzania.

Habitat

Moist evergreen submontane forest, at elevations from 900 - 1,100 metres, occasionally descending to 200 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	5.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

The plant is usually monoecious, though occasional dioecious forms are known - both male and female forms of dioecious plants will need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A root decoction is drunk as an anthelmintic and to treat stomach-ache[].

Other Uses

The white wood is rather soft. It is only used as fuel[].

Propagation

Seed -

Add a Comment:

If you have any useful information about this plant, please leave a comment. Comments have to be approved before they are shown here.

Name:

Email(Private):

Message:

Captcha: what is half of 6?