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General Information

Hilsenbergia lowryana is a deciduous shrub or a tree growing up to 10 metres tall[].
The tree is commonly gathered from the wild for local use as a fuel and source of charcoal, whilst the fruit is also occasionally eaten.
There is evidence that this species is being selectively gathered, as it is valued as a fuelwood, and its exploitation has significantly reduced its abundance and narrowed its distribution[]. It has been given a provisional status of 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - southwestern Madagascar.

Habitat

Deciduous dryland forest, often on calcareous rock, at elevations up to 700 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	7.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The depressed globose fruit is a drupe 3.5 - 4.5mm long and 4 - 5mm in diameter[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is valued as a fuel and source of charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed -

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