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General Information

Anogeissus acuminata is a deciduous tree with a narrow crown; it can grow up to 40 metres tall[]. The long, straight bole is unbuttressed and can be 100cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber. It can also be planted as an ornamental tree along roads, river banks or in parks[]..

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.

Habitat

Tropical lowland open forest or semi-deciduous forests at elevations below 700 metres. It is found particularly in deep, humus-rich, loamy soils, along streams or river banks[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	30.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the lowland moist tropics, where it is found at elevations below 700 metres[]. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 32°c, though it can tolerate 10 - 43°c[418[. It prefers a mean annual rainfall of 1,500 - 2,500mm, but tolerates 900 - 3,500mm[].
Prefers a sunny position[]. Dislikes heavier soils[]. Prefers a pH in the range 5 - 6.5, tolerating 4.5 - 7[].
The plant regenerates well in open places in the forest[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The heartwood is greyish-red; it is clearly demarcated from the yellow sapwood. The wood is not very durable, being poorly resistant to water or humidity[]. It is used for light construction, furniture, and musical instruments[].

Propagation

Seed -

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