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General Information

Cordia ellenbeckii is a shrub usually growing around 1 - 5 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.
Cordia ellenbeckii is native to Ethiopia and Kenya, and its range is restricted in both these countries. The species is only found in three locations; there is habitat decline in Ethiopia due to forest clearance for agricultural space; and the habitat is also at risk from increasing aridity. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2018)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Northeast Africa - eastern and southern Ethiopia, northern Kenya

Habitat

Usually found as indvidual trees in Commiphora-Acacia woodland and bushland, in limestone valleys; at elevations from 400 - 780 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	3.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

The flowers are rather fragrant, opening in the evening[].

Edible Uses

The fruit is edible[]. The orange, more or less globose, translucent fruit is around 12mm in diameter[].

Medicinal

The fruits are used medicinally[]. No more information.

Agroforestry Uses:

The plant can be used to form a living fence or hedge[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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