Gilletiodendron kisantuense
(Vermoesen ex De Wild.) J.Léonard
Fabaceae
Cynometra dacremontii Lebrun
Cynometra kisantuensis Vermoesen ex De Wild.
Common Name:
General Information
Gilletiodendron kisantuense is a tree that can grow 10 - 30 metres tall. The bole can be free of branches for up to 7 metres, it is grooved and with buttresses.[
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The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
West tropical Africa - Cote D'Ivoire, Gabon, Congo, western DR Congo, north Angola.
Habitat
Disturbed valley forest; gallery forest; river banks[
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- Contains information on over 150,000 plant names (including synonyms) giving a description and habitat, plus a distribution map.
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Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 20.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is probably used locally in house building[
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Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
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