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General Information

Stemonocoleus micranthus is an evergreen tree; it can grow from 15 - 45 metres tall, exceptionally to 50 metres. The straight, cylindrical bole can be free of branches for up to 25 metres and 80 - 150cm in diameter; it can have thick buttresses up to 6 metres high, or can be fluted at the base[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

West tropical Afica - Cote D'Ivoire, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo.

Habitat

Lowland moist evergreen forest, often near rivers[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	25.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Trees grow best in a sunny position, though are likely to be more shade tolerant when small[, ].
The flowers are extremely fragrant[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The bark is pounded in water and applied as a paste to treat rheumatism and infertility in women[].

Other Uses

The heartwood is purplish pink, changing to reddish brown upon exposure; it is distinctly demarcated from the pale yellow sapwood. The grain is straight, texture moderately fine. The wood is moderately heavy, only moderately durable, being susceptible to termite, Lyctus and marine borer attacks. It air dries fairly rapidly, but may develop end checks and heart shakes. The rates of shrinkage are moderate. The wood saws and works well but slowly because it is tough and moderately hard; it can be planed to a nice and lustrous surface. It is suitable for light construction, flooring, joinery, interior trim, ship building, handles, ladders, sporting goods, toys, novelties, agricultural implements, boxes, crates, turnery, veneer, plywood, hardboard, particle board and pulpwood[].

Propagation

Seed -

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