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General Information

Croton dictyophlebodes is a much-branched, evergreen tree growing up to 20 metres tall[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood. It is also used for shade[].
The plant has a very restricted range. It is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

East tropical Africa - northern Tanzania.

Habitat

Montane and dry montane forest[]. Dry evergreen forest at elevations from 1,500 - 1,820 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Most Croton species are relatively indifferent to their habitat and can grow on a wide range of soils in both disturbed and undisturbed vegetation[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The fruits are used as medicine for intestinal worms[].

Other Uses

The wood is used to make beehives, knife sheaths and water troughs[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed -

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