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General Information

Mildbraediodendron excelsum is a deciduous tree with an open, spreading crown; it can grow from 20 - 50 metres tall. The straight or slightly sinuous, cylindrical bole can be free of branches for up to 20 metres and up to 75cm in diameter; it has winged buttresses up to 3 metres high[, ].
The tree produces a good quality, heavy, durable timber that is said to have prospects for commercial exploitation. It is occasionally planted to provide shade in plantations, and has been grown experimently in timber plantations; it is also grown as an ornamental[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Tropical Africa - Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, southern Sudan and western Uganda.

Habitat

Dense primary forest at elevations up to 1,000 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	35.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A slow-growing tree[].
The tree can be managed by lopping and pollarding[].
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

Mildbraedin, a kaempferol tetraglycoside, has been isolated from an aqueous methanol extract of the leaves[].

Agroforestry Uses:

Mildbraediodendron excelsum is occasionally planted as a shade tree in coffee, cocoa and banana plantations[].
In Uganda, the tree has been planted in mixed timber plantations with Entandrophragma spp. And Maesopsis eminii[].

Other Uses

A red resin is obtained from the wood[].

The heartwood is whitish yellow to pinkish, turning pale brown to ochrous brown upon exposure, with attractive paler markings; it is clearly demarcated from the sapwood. The texture is moderately coarse. The wood is heavy and durable. It is difficult to nail and has a tendency to split The wood is used for heavy construction, flooring and railway sleepers[].
The wood is used for fuel and for charcoal production[].

Propagation

Seed -
Ripe fruits should be collected and seeds extracted and gradually dried. The seeds can be stored for some time in a cool and dry place, but they are susceptible to insect attack; it is recommended to mix the seeds with ash[].

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