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General Information

Memecylon polyanthemos can be a much-branched shrub growing 4 - 5 metres tall, or a small tree 7 - 8 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for its timber, which is used locally.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Western tropical Africa - Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote D'Ivoire.

Habitat

Forests and gallery forests at elevations of 500 - 1,600 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	6.00 m
Cultivation Status	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 stems are used for stools, furniture, beds and house poles[].
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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