Bauhinia hildebrandtii
Vatke
Fabaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Bauhinia hildebrandtii is a deciduous shrub or tree growing up to 10 metres tall. The bole is up to 30cm in diameter, it is usually short and poorly shaped[
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The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its timber.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Africa - northern and northwestern Madagascar.
Habitat
More humid, deciduous woodland[
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Properties
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Habit | Deciduous Tree |
Height | 7.50 m |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
We have no specific information on the properties of this wood, but the wood of Bauhinia spp. from Madagascar is generally medium-weight, moderately hard and not durable. It is easy to dry, with moderate shrinkage rates; easy to work; and fairly stable in service. The bole and branches are used as posts and poles in house construction, and for fences[
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- Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
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- http://www.prota.org
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- An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
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Propagation
Seed -
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