Vepris arushensis
Kokwaro
Rutaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Vepris arushensis is an evergreen tree growing from 7 - 17 metres tall[
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The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber, which is used locally. It is planted as an avenue tree and to provide shade[
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The tree has a very restricted natural range. It is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2010)[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
East tropical Africa - Tanzania.
Habitat
Upland dry evergreen forest and bushland at elevations from 1,600 - 2,200 metres[
328- Title
- African Flowering Plants Database
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.ville-ge.ch/musinfo/bd/cjb/africa/recherche.php
- Publisher
- Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques.
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains information on over 150,000 plant names (including synonyms) giving a description and habitat, plus a distribution map.
].
Properties
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 12.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is used for poles, tool handles, walking sticks, bows and spoons[
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The wood is used for fuel[
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Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
