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General Information

Bauhinia morondavensis is a deciduous shrub or tree growing up to 7 metres tall. The bole is usually short and poorly shaped[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its fibre and timber.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - southwestern and southern Madagascar.

Habitat

Deciduous woodland and scrubland[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	5.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The bark is used to make rope[].

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 poles in house construction[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed -

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