Tetraberlinia baregarum
Wieringa
Fabaceae
This species can be confused with Michelsonia microphylla[
896- Title
- Monopetalanthus exit. A systematic study of Aphanocalyx, Bikinia, Icuria, Michelsonia and Tetraberlinia
- Publication
- Wageningen Agricultural University Papers 99-4
- Author
- Wieringa J.J.
- Publisher
- Wageningen University; Holland
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 90-5808-121-4
- Description
- A university thesis, it is a revision of the genus Monopetalanthus and related genera with a very good description of the species, including known uses.
].
Common Name:
General Information
Tetraberlinia baregarum is a large tree. The bole is straight and cylindrical[
896- Title
- Monopetalanthus exit. A systematic study of Aphanocalyx, Bikinia, Icuria, Michelsonia and Tetraberlinia
- Publication
- Wageningen Agricultural University Papers 99-4
- Author
- Wieringa J.J.
- Publisher
- Wageningen University; Holland
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 90-5808-121-4
- Description
- A university thesis, it is a revision of the genus Monopetalanthus and related genera with a very good description of the species, including known uses.
].
The trees were logged in large numbers for their good quality wood after being discovered in the 1940's. It is uncertain if they are still being harvested[
896- Title
- Monopetalanthus exit. A systematic study of Aphanocalyx, Bikinia, Icuria, Michelsonia and Tetraberlinia
- Publication
- Wageningen Agricultural University Papers 99-4
- Author
- Wieringa J.J.
- Publisher
- Wageningen University; Holland
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 90-5808-121-4
- Description
- A university thesis, it is a revision of the genus Monopetalanthus and related genera with a very good description of the species, including known uses.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
896- Title
- Monopetalanthus exit. A systematic study of Aphanocalyx, Bikinia, Icuria, Michelsonia and Tetraberlinia
- Publication
- Wageningen Agricultural University Papers 99-4
- Author
- Wieringa J.J.
- Publisher
- Wageningen University; Holland
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 90-5808-121-4
- Description
- A university thesis, it is a revision of the genus Monopetalanthus and related genera with a very good description of the species, including known uses.
Range
Tropical Africa - eastern DR Congo.
Habitat
A dominant (or co-dominant) tree, growing in small populations on hill tops and slopes at elevations around 650 metres[
896- Title
- Monopetalanthus exit. A systematic study of Aphanocalyx, Bikinia, Icuria, Michelsonia and Tetraberlinia
- Publication
- Wageningen Agricultural University Papers 99-4
- Author
- Wieringa J.J.
- Publisher
- Wageningen University; Holland
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 90-5808-121-4
- Description
- A university thesis, it is a revision of the genus Monopetalanthus and related genera with a very good description of the species, including known uses.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is of good quality[
896- Title
- Monopetalanthus exit. A systematic study of Aphanocalyx, Bikinia, Icuria, Michelsonia and Tetraberlinia
- Publication
- Wageningen Agricultural University Papers 99-4
- Author
- Wieringa J.J.
- Publisher
- Wageningen University; Holland
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 90-5808-121-4
- Description
- A university thesis, it is a revision of the genus Monopetalanthus and related genera with a very good description of the species, including known uses.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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