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General Information

Abrahamia grandidieri is an evergreen tree growing from 15 - 25 metres tall[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood and medicinal use.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - Madagascar.

Habitat

Dry to humid evergreen forests and scrubland; often along the edges of water courses, at elevations below 1,500 metres[, ].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The gum-resin, bark and leaves are used in traditional medicine, but no details are available[].

Agroforestry Uses:

Abrahamia ditimena, and other Abrahamia species, have been recommended for enrichment planting in natural forest, and as non-pioneer light-demanders that also tolerate some shade they are suited for that purpose. However, they grow slowly and long cutting cycles are needed for timber production, and therefore commercial exploitation on a sustainable basis seems to have little prospects

Other Uses

The heartwood is chestnut brown and streaked; it is distinctly demarcated from the up to 6cm wide band of paler sapwood. The grain is generally straight, texture fine. The wood is moderately heavy, moderately durable, with fair resistance to termites, but it is rather susceptible to fungal attacks. It air dries easily with little checking and warping; rates of shrinkage during drying are medium. The wood works easily, glues satisfactorily and the nailing properties are moderate. The wood is used for construction, joinery, flooring, panelling, moulding and railway sleepers[]. For usage as railway sleepers, it is advised to treat the wood with preservatives under pressure[].

Propagation

Seed -

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