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General Information

Cynometra abrahamii is an evergreen tree
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood.
Cynometra abrahamii is threatened by deforestation due to annual wildfire and selective wood harvesting. Although it is predicted to decline, it is a widespread species that has a large extent of occurrence and is present within protected areas. The plant is therefore classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - central to northern Madagascar

Habitat

Dry and humid evergreen forests and woodland, especially on coastal white sand on basaltic soils in association with limestone; at elevations up to 550 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

This species is used as a construction material[].

Propagation

Seed -

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