A highly polymorphic species, it was formerly divided into at least 7 distinct species.

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General Information

Rhodoleia championii is an evergreen tree usually growing from 12 - 25 metres tall with occasional specimens to 33 metres[, ]. The bole is usually around 45cm in diameter, but can be up to 100cm[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, and is also planted to provide a fire-break[]. Within its native range, it is often planted as an ornamental[].
Considered threatened, mainly because of its increasing localisation, the tree has been classified as being of 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2010)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

Primary forest, or rarely in secondary vegetation, at elevations around 1,000 metres in China[, ]. A tree of primary and slightly disturbed forest, occurring over a wide altitudinal range[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	20.00 m
Pollinators	Birds, Insects
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of tropical areas, where it is usually found at elevations from 600 - 1,000 metres[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The tree has been planted as a fire-break[].

Other Uses

The wood is used for interior finish[].

Propagation

Seed - germinates in 10 - 24 days[].
R. Championi can be raised from seed. Seeds of R. Championi Wildlings have been used for reforestation, but mortality was fairly high[].

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