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General Information

Monotes engleri is a shrub or small tree; it usually grows up to 7 metres tall, exceptionally to 10 metres[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

East tropical Africa - Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe.

Habitat

Mixed woodland[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	5.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaves are applied to treat leprosy[].

Bark infusions or decoctions are administered to wounds and rash[].

Extracts of Monotes engleri have shown antifungal activity against Candida albicans[].
Several prenylated flavanones have been isolated from the leaves; these displayed cytotoxic activity against several human cancer cell lines[].

Other Uses

The wood of Monotes species is generally of poor shape and too small to be of much use apart from locally, where it is valued for its hardness and generally good durability[]
The wood is used for poles to support roofs and for floors of granaries[].
The wood is used to produce charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed -

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