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Useful Tropical Plants

Ekebergia capensis

Sparrm.

Meliaceae


Closely related to Ekebergia benguelensis. The differences separating the two species are slight, but most specimens can be assigned to one or other species without difficulty. A few specimens that are atypical for one character have been collected but genuine intermediates have not been detected[
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+ Synonyms

Charia chevalieri C.DC.

Charia indeniensis A.Chev.

Ekeberbia buchananii Harms

Ekebergia complanata Baker f.

Ekebergia holtzii Harms

Ekebergia meyeri C.Presl

Ekebergia mildbraedii Harms

Ekebergia petitiana A. Rich.

Ekebergia rueppelliana (Fresen.) A.Rich.

Ekebergia senegalensis A.Juss.

Sorindeia doeringii Engl. & K.Krause

Trichilia ekebergia E.Mey. ex Sond.

Trichilia rueppelliana Fresen.

Common Name: Cape Ash

Ekebergia capensis
Ripening fruit
Photograph by: Günter Baumann; African plants - A Photo Guide
© Günter Baumann
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General Information

Cape ash is a large evergreen or semi-deciduous tree with a moderately heavy, flattish crown; it usually grows from 7 - 20 metres tall, exceptionally to 35 metres[
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World Agroforesty Centre
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Description
An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
,
364
Title
Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania.
Publication
 
Author
Lovett J.C.; Ruffo C.K.; Gereau R.E.; Taplin J.R.D
Website
http://www.york.ac.uk/res/celp/webpages/projects/ecology/tree%20guide/introduction.htm
Publisher
Frontier
Year
0
ISBN
1-873070-33-0
Description
A lovely little book giving a basic identification guide to more than 650 species of trees growing in Tanzania. It is also available to view on the internet.
]. It has a short, crooked, heavily fluted bole that rarely exceeds 9 metres in height with a diameter of about 90cm[
316
Title
Tropical Timbers of the World. Ag. Handbook No. 607.
Publication
 
Author
Chudnoff. Martin.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service. Wisconsin.
Year
1984
ISBN
 
Description
Terse details on the properties of the wood of almost 400 species of trees from the Tropics.
]. The bole is swollen at the base; it may be tall and fluted when growing in forests or much shorter or unfluted when in the open; it may also be buttressed[
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Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available.
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The plant is a popular traditional medicine and is commonly gathered from the wild for local use. The bark and roots are commonly sold on local markets for medicinal purposes[
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]. The plant also supplies food and materials as well as being planted to provide shade and shelter in plantations. A very ornamental tree, it is often planted in gardens and along the sides of roads in order to provide shade[
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Known Hazards

Bark and roots have been used as ordeal poisons[
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The bark contains the toxic compound 8-methoxy 4-methyl coumarin[
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Botanical References

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Flora Zambesiaca
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Range

Africa - Senegal to Ethiopia, south to Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and S. Africa.

Habitat

Occurs in a number of different habitats, from high altitude evergreen forests to riverine forests, and from the sea level to about 1,500 metres above sea level[
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]. Dry montane forest, open grassland and the coastal savannah belt in E. Africa[
316
Title
Tropical Timbers of the World. Ag. Handbook No. 607.
Publication
 
Author
Chudnoff. Martin.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service. Wisconsin.
Year
1984
ISBN
 
Description
Terse details on the properties of the wood of almost 400 species of trees from the Tropics.
,
364
Title
Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania.
Publication
 
Author
Lovett J.C.; Ruffo C.K.; Gereau R.E.; Taplin J.R.D
Website
http://www.york.ac.uk/res/celp/webpages/projects/ecology/tree%20guide/introduction.htm
Publisher
Frontier
Year
0
ISBN
1-873070-33-0
Description
A lovely little book giving a basic identification guide to more than 650 species of trees growing in Tanzania. It is also available to view on the internet.
].

Properties

Edibility Rating *
Medicinal Rating *  *  *
Other Uses Rating *  *
HabitEvergreen Tree
Height25.00 m
Growth RateMedium
PollinatorsBees, Ants
Self-fertileNo
Cultivation StatusOrnamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of drier to moist subtropical and tropical climates, where it is found at elevations up to 3,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 26°c, but can tolerate 12 - 38°c[
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]. Mature plants can be killed by temperatures of -1°c or lower, but young growth is severely damaged at 0°c[
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Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available.
]. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 900 - 2,000mm, but tolerates 700 - 2,500mm[
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Prefers a sunny position[
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]. Grows best in a well-drained, light to medium soil of moderate fertility[
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Ecocrop
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Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available.
]. The plant grows well when given lots of water, but once established can tolerate light drought conditions[
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The tree is fairly fast growing; growth rates of up to 1 metre per year have been reported[
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The flowers are fragrant[
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Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania.
Publication
 
Author
Lovett J.C.; Ruffo C.K.; Gereau R.E.; Taplin J.R.D
Website
http://www.york.ac.uk/res/celp/webpages/projects/ecology/tree%20guide/introduction.htm
Publisher
Frontier
Year
0
ISBN
1-873070-33-0
Description
A lovely little book giving a basic identification guide to more than 650 species of trees growing in Tanzania. It is also available to view on the internet.
].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
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http://www.prota.org
Publisher
 
Year
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ISBN
 
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
,
364
Title
Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania.
Publication
 
Author
Lovett J.C.; Ruffo C.K.; Gereau R.E.; Taplin J.R.D
Website
http://www.york.ac.uk/res/celp/webpages/projects/ecology/tree%20guide/introduction.htm
Publisher
Frontier
Year
0
ISBN
1-873070-33-0
Description
A lovely little book giving a basic identification guide to more than 650 species of trees growing in Tanzania. It is also available to view on the internet.
].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[
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An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
]. The pink to red-brown or deep red fruit is a globose to ellipsoid drupe from 10 - 30mm long containing 2 - 4 stones,each stone usually containing 1 seed[
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Medicinal

The bark, roots and leaves are widely used in traditional medicine. Much research has been carried out into the active compounds in the plant and this research has tended to support the traditional uses[
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Title
Plants for a Future
Author
Ken Fern
Description
Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
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The growth of both drug-resistant and drug-sensitive strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis was inhibited by bark extracts of Ekebergia capensis at a concentration of 0.1 mg/ml[
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Bark extracts showed antiplasmodial activity against both chloroquine-sensitive and chloroquine-resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum[
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In-vivo tests have shown significant suppression of chloroquine-tolerant Plasmodium berghei by both bark and leaf extracts[
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Several antiplasmodial triterpenoids have been isolated from the bark[
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Methanol extracts of the bark showed pronounced antibacterial activity against several bacteria[
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
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Extracts of the wood have shown uterotonic activity on uterine smooth muscle - the active compounds isolated were identified as oleanonic acid and 3- epioleanolic acid[
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Leaf extracts have shown antioxidant activity[
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Seed extracts have shown significant in-vitro anthelmintic activity against Haemonchus contortus, supporting the traditional use as an anthelmintic for livestock in Ethiopia[
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Limonoids, terpenoids, flavonoids, steroids and phenolic compounds have also been isolated from the plant[
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
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The seeds contain the limonoid ekebergin as their main constituent.[
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
]

The bark is astringent, emetic and vermifuge[
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http://www.plantzafrica.com
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0
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An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.
,
299
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Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.prota.org
Publisher
 
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
]. Decoctions, infusions and macerations are taken to treat a range of conditions including gastritis, heartburn, dysentery, epilepsy and gonorrhoea[
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Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.prota.org
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
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The bark is used externally to treat a range of skin complaints including ulcers, abscesses, boils, scabies, acne, pimples and itching[
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http://www.prota.org
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
]. A powder prepared with the bark is sniffed against headache, colds and sinusitis[
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
].

The roots are diuretic and expectorant. A decoction is used to treat kidney problems, dysentery, headaches, heartburn, chronic coughs and other respiratory complaints[
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An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.
,
299
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Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.prota.org
Publisher
 
Year
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
].
The charred and pulverized roots are sniffed as a means of relieving headaches and blocked noses[
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
].

The leaves are vermifuge. Macerations are used both internally and externally in the treatment of headaches, fevers, coughs and skin complaints[
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0
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299
Title
Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.prota.org
Publisher
 
Year
0
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Description
An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
]. The leaves are used as a remedy for intestinal worms[
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The wood is used by Zulu peopleto facilitate childbirth[
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Agroforestry Uses:

The tree is used to provide a windbreak[
364
Title
Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania.
Publication
 
Author
Lovett J.C.; Ruffo C.K.; Gereau R.E.; Taplin J.R.D
Website
http://www.york.ac.uk/res/celp/webpages/projects/ecology/tree%20guide/introduction.htm
Publisher
Frontier
Year
0
ISBN
1-873070-33-0
Description
A lovely little book giving a basic identification guide to more than 650 species of trees growing in Tanzania. It is also available to view on the internet.
].
The tree is used for soil conservation and stabilization[
364
Title
Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania.
Publication
 
Author
Lovett J.C.; Ruffo C.K.; Gereau R.E.; Taplin J.R.D
Website
http://www.york.ac.uk/res/celp/webpages/projects/ecology/tree%20guide/introduction.htm
Publisher
Frontier
Year
0
ISBN
1-873070-33-0
Description
A lovely little book giving a basic identification guide to more than 650 species of trees growing in Tanzania. It is also available to view on the internet.
,
418
Title
Ecocrop
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available.
].
The trees can be intercropped with coffee and bananas in order to provide shade and protection from the wind[
299
Title
Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.prota.org
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
,
418
Title
Ecocrop
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available.
].

Other Uses

The bark contains about 7.2% tannins[
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An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.
,
299
Title
Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.prota.org
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
,
418
Title
Ecocrop
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available.
].

The wood is pinkish when freshly cut, turning whitish or pale brown on drying, the sapwood and heartwood are not clearly defined[
316
Title
Tropical Timbers of the World. Ag. Handbook No. 607.
Publication
 
Author
Chudnoff. Martin.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service. Wisconsin.
Year
1984
ISBN
 
Description
Terse details on the properties of the wood of almost 400 species of trees from the Tropics.
]. The texture varies from fine to coarse; the grain is straight; sometimes figured[
316
Title
Tropical Timbers of the World. Ag. Handbook No. 607.
Publication
 
Author
Chudnoff. Martin.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service. Wisconsin.
Year
1984
ISBN
 
Description
Terse details on the properties of the wood of almost 400 species of trees from the Tropics.
]. The wood is medium-weight to moderately heavy, soft and not very durable. It nails easily, though it tends to split; is easy to work with both hand and machine tools; it planes to a smooth surface and takes a fair polish; boring and mortising do not cause problems. With its straw colour, it makes attractive furniture[
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PlantZAfrica.com
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http://www.plantzafrica.com
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An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.
]. A general utility wood, it is also used for light construction, joinery, figured veneer, plywood, poles, tool handles, interior trim, ship building, vehicle bodies, sporting goods, toys, novelties, vats, food containers, boxes, crates, matches, etc[
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http://www.prota.org
Publisher
 
Year
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ISBN
 
Description
An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
,
364
Title
Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania.
Publication
 
Author
Lovett J.C.; Ruffo C.K.; Gereau R.E.; Taplin J.R.D
Website
http://www.york.ac.uk/res/celp/webpages/projects/ecology/tree%20guide/introduction.htm
Publisher
Frontier
Year
0
ISBN
1-873070-33-0
Description
A lovely little book giving a basic identification guide to more than 650 species of trees growing in Tanzania. It is also available to view on the internet.
].
The wood is used as fuel and to make charcoal[
299
Title
Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
Publication
 
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
,
303
Title
World Agroforesty Centre
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
,
364
Title
Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania.
Publication
 
Author
Lovett J.C.; Ruffo C.K.; Gereau R.E.; Taplin J.R.D
Website
http://www.york.ac.uk/res/celp/webpages/projects/ecology/tree%20guide/introduction.htm
Publisher
Frontier
Year
0
ISBN
1-873070-33-0
Description
A lovely little book giving a basic identification guide to more than 650 species of trees growing in Tanzania. It is also available to view on the internet.
,
418
Title
Ecocrop
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available.
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Propagation

Seed - pre-soak stored seeds in water for a day and then scrub with a brush to remove the fleshy part[
295
Title
PlantZAfrica.com
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.plantzafrica.com
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.
]. Sow in trays filled with river sand or normal potting soil, plant not deeper than 5mm. They germinate in 4 - 8 weeks[
295
Title
PlantZAfrica.com
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.plantzafrica.com
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.
].
Tip or hardwood cuttings can be planted in trays filled with river sand or can be planted directly into the ground as truncheons[
295
Title
PlantZAfrica.com
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.plantzafrica.com
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.
].
Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2024-03-29. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Ekebergia+capensis>

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