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General Information

Pouteria superba is a tree that can grow up to 40 metres tall. It has a straight bole that can be branchless for up to 25 metres and up to 100cm in diameter, with large buttresses[].
The wood is of good quality and is often harvested from the wild. It is sometimes traded internationally[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

West tropical Africa - Congo, DR Congo, northern Angola.

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	30.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is similar to Pouteria pierrei[]. It is described thus:-

The heartwood is creamy white to pale pinkish brown; it is indistinctly demarcated from the 3 - 6cm wide band of sapwood. The grain is straight, sometimes slightly interlocked; texture fine; the wood lustrous. It is moderately light, not durable and liable to attacks by fungi, termites and dry-wood borers. Drying usually does not cause problems, but there is a slight risk of distortion and checking and a tendency to blue stain, especially in early stages of air drying. Once dry, the wood is moderately stable in service. The wood contains about 0.3% silica and consequently the blunting effect on saws and cutting tools is high. Stellite-tipped sawteeth and tungsten-carbide tools are recommended. Nailing and screwing properties are good; the wood stains, paints and glues well; slicing properties are good, and excellent veneer can be produced. The wood is especially recommended for high-quality sliced veneer. It is also used for light carpentry, interior joinery, high-class furniture and moulding[].

Propagation

Seed -

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