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General Information

Berlinia phenacoa is a tree usually growing from 5 - 20 metres tall, though it can be as small as 2 metres and occasionally reaches 24 metres. The bole can be 20 -- 35cm in diameter.
There are no documented reports, but the plant is very likely to be harvested from the wild for local use of its wood - the wood is also likely to be traded, in mixed consignments with other members of the genus.
Berlinia phenacoa occurs across a wide area in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo, and is known to occur within the protected areas network. However, the level of deforestation and natural habitat degradation in some of the areas in which the species occurs are high, indicating that botanical surveys and monitoring of the species is required. There are no estimates of population numbers for this species and population decline cannot be assessed with certainty, however population decline is not thought to be over the threshold for a threatened category. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

West tropical Africa - Congo, DR Congo

Habitat

Gallery forest; at elevations from 350 - 750 metres.

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	12.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

When sterile, Berlinia phenacoa can be difficult to distinguish from Berlinia bruneelii[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

There are no documented human uses for this species. However other species in this genus are collected locally for building materials, as well as for food and medicines. The wood of the various species in this genus is very similar and so this species is likely to be used for purposes such as construction, furniture and flooring[].
Berlinia wood is, in general, similar to white oak (Quercus alba) in durability, density and usefulness. It is an attractive, decorative hardwood that can be used for fine, interior joinery[].

Propagation

Seed -

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