This name is not universally accepted. We have followed the treatment in African Plant Database[] and others, but some botanists are rejecting the Genus name Elaeodendron and are merging it with Cassine[]. In that case, this species will be Cassine matabelicum (Loes.) Steedman[].

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General Information

Elaeodendron matabelicum is a shrub or tree growing from 1.5 - 20 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood and dyes.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southern Africa - Zambia, Malawi, eastern Botswana, Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique.

Habitat

Dry open deciduous woodland; coastal woodland, wooded grassland and dune scrub; at elevations from around sea level to 1,525 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	8.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Some forms of this plant grow on coastal dunes and so should be tolerant of maritime winds[, ].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

Bark and root infusions or decoctions are taken to treat excessive uterine bleeding, bloody diarrhoea and pains, and as aphrodisiac[].

Other Uses

The roots produce a yellow dye[].

The wood is used for carving utensils such as spoons[].

Propagation

Seed -

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