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General Information

Pyranthus alasoa is a deciduous shrub or a tree that can grow up to 6 metres tall. The bole can be up to 20cm in diameter[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - central and western Madagascar.

Habitat

Dry and subarid open grassland and remnants of woodland on lateric soils at elevations up to 1,000 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	4.50 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

The plant is resistant to bush fires, quickly producing new shoots after the fire. It flowers on the new shoots, which often develop from thick woody stems after grassland fires[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A leaf infusion is drunk to treat stomach complaints[].

Other Uses

The wood is hard and durable. It is used for beams and posts in house building[].

Propagation

Seed -

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