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General Information

Guibourtia schliebenii is a tree that can grow from 6 - 35 metres tall[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood and a gum. It is suitable for use as an ornamental[].
This species is found in just 5 - 10 locations, where the main threat is from coastal development due to agricultural expansion, urban expansion and tourism develpoment. There is a continuing decline in the extent and quality of its habitat. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

East tropical Africa - Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique.

Habitat

Near lake-shore; woodland on reddish-orange sands; coastal forest and woodland; at elevations up to 200 metres[]. Found in lowland evergreen forest, particularly along the coast and sometimes on dolomite outcrops[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	20.00 m
Pollinators	Bees
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The sap from the bark is used as adhesive material and when dry it is used as gum copal[].

The wood is hard. It is used for poles, tool handles, stools and spoons[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed -

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