Suregada lithoxyla
(Pax & K.Hoffm.) Croizat
Euphorbiaceae
This species is very like Suregada procera, and has at times been included in that species. It differs in its larger leaves and the translucent pustules situated in the centre of each reticulation[
].
Gelonium lithoxylon Pax & K.Hoffm.
Common Name:
General Information
Suregada lithoxyla is an evergreen shrub or tree that can grow up to 12 metres tall[
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. It can be used to provide shade and for ornament[
].
The plant has a very restricted range and is restricted to patches of moist evergreen forest in densely populated areas. It is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
East tropical Africa - Tanzania.
Habitat
Moist, evergreen, lowland forest, sometimes in rocky places, at elevations from 900 - 1,600 metres[
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- African Flowering Plants Database
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- Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques.
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- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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- http://www.iucnredlist.org/
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- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
,
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Properties
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 8.00 m |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is hard. It is used to make poles, spoons and tool handles[
].
The wood is used for fuel]364].
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
