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General Information

Schrebera alata is a deciduous to evergreen shrub, sometimes with a scrambling habit, or a small tree that can grow 4 - 24 metres tall[, ]. The bole is slightly fluted, it can be 30cm or more in diameter[295. 308, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood and fuel. It is grown to provide shade in coffee plantations and as an ornamental in gardens[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Eastern and southern Africa - eastern DR Congo, Uganda and Ethiopia, south to Zambia, Zimbabwe and S. Africa

Habitat

Dry montane forest, woodland and thickets[]. In fringing forest, in Brachystegia woodland, in evergreen forest in gullies[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	12.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A fast-growing plant[].
The flowers are sweetly scented, attracting bees, butterflies and moths to the garden[, ].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The tree is used for shade in coffee farms[].

Other Uses

The wood is very hard, heavy and durable. It is used for timber, construction, and to make small items such as spoons[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - sow with the wings pointing upwards in a containers in a lightly shaded position. Stored seed usually germinates within 4 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant out when large enough[, ].

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