There is some disagreement over the correct name for this species. Breteler, in Adansonia, sér. 3, 27: 329 (2005) proposed moving this species to the genus Plesiatropha, as Plesiatropha carpinifolia (Pax) Breteler. This name has not yet been universally accepted, so we are using the older name (as per the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families)[].

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General Information

Mildbraedia carpinifolia is a much-branched, evergreen, soft-wooded shrub or a tree that usually grows up to 5 metres tall, occasionally to 9 metres[, ].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
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

Forest and forest edges, coastal woodland and riverine and secondary vegetation, often on sandy soils; at elevations from sea-level up to 1,700 metres[, ].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	4.00 m
Self-fertile	No

Cultivation Details

A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The powdered root is used to treat chest complaints[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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