Premna schliebenii
Werderm.
Lamiaceae
It is unclear whether this taxon should be considered a separate species or be included in Premna chrysoclada (Boj.) Gürke[
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General Information
Premna schliebenii is a shrub or a tree
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
The plant has a small native range and is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
East tropical Africa - Tanzania, Mozambique.
Habitat
Dry forests[
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Properties
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is tough and hard. It is used locally for building poles and tool handles[
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The wood is used for fuel[
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Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
