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General Information

Memecylon myrianthum is an evergreen tree usually growing 8 - 20 metres tall, occasionally to 25 metres[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. It is also sometimes grown as an ornamental shade tree[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Tropical Africa - Cameroon, south to Angola, east through southern DR Congo and Zambia to Kenya and Tanzania

Habitat

Rain-forest; fringing forest; at elevations from 1,100 - 1,700 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

We have no specific information for this species, but in general the species in this genus succeed in full sun or in partial shade, growing best in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is used for making tool handles and poles[].
The wood is used for fuel[].
We have no more specific information for this species, but in general the wood of Memecylon species is usually white to brown, very dense and heavy, sinking in water. It is also often very durable. Where the wood gets large enough it is often used traditionally for purposes such as poles, house posts, lumber and furniture[].
The wood of many species in the genus has a high calorific value and is often favoured as a fuel and for making charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed -
Air layering

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