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General Information

Keteleeria evelyniana is an evergreen tree with a crown that can become very broad as the tree ages; it can grow up to 40 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can reach 100 - 150cm in diameter[, , , ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber and useful oil.
There is a continuing decline in many parts of the range of Keteleeria evelyniana and the population is considered severely fragmented. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - southern China (Hainan, Sichuan, Yunnan), Vietnam, Laos

Habitat

In primary, secondary forest, in moist evergreen and mixed conifer-broadleaved forest together with Fagaceae and Alstonia species. Sometimes near streams, in Dipterocarp forest, dry evergreen hill forests, at elevations of 800 - 1,600 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	35.00 m
Pollinators	Wind
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Keteleeria evelyniana is one of the few species of Pinaceae occurring in near tropical environments, being found in mountainous areas in SE Asia at elevations from 700 - 2,700 metres, but generally not above 2,000 metres. The climate is humid, tropical at lower elevations but becoming temperate with frosts at higher elevations. It is found in areas where the mean annual temperature is around 18 - 24°c. Plants are not very cold-hardy, being able to tolerate short periods with temperatures down to around -5°c when fully dormant. Mean annual precipitation is often more than 2,000mm and there can be up to 6 months without rain[, ].
Grows on neutral and limestone, often shallow soils in the wild[]. Because of its light demanding habit it is often found on poor soils where competition from shading trees is low[].
A fairly fast-growing tree, suitable for use in plantations[].
The plant might be dependant on regular fires in order to propagate successfully[].
Low temperature, with frost during flower initiation is believed to promote flowering and subsequent seed production[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The resin of the bark is used for medicine[].

Other Uses

An oil can be extracted from the seeds. It is used for burning as incense and in soap manufacturing[, ].

The wood is light, but generally considered to be better quality than that of Pinus spp[]. It is said to be relatively resistant to insect attack[]. It is used for construction, house posts, boards and roof shingles, household furniture, bridge building and wood fibre[, ]. Wooden drums are carved from the trunks in Laos[]
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed - there is no dormancy and the seeds do not require pre-treatment. The seed is best sown as soon as it is ripe in nursery seedbeds, then transplanted into polythene tubes as soon as they are large enough to handle[]. Sown fresh, around 40% of the seed can be expected to germinate within 19 days[]. It takes about 20 months before the trees are ready for planting out[].
Division of root suckers[].
Cuttings from mature plants can root[].

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