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General Information

Uvariodendron oligocarpum is an evergreen tree; it can grow up to 20 metres tall. The straight bole is usually short, with perpendicular branches commencing a few metres from the ground[, ].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
The tree has a very small natural range. It is threatened by loss of forest habitat for agricultural activities such as the cultivation of cocoa, tea and cinchona, leading to further decreases in its population levels. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

East tropical Africa - northern Tanzania.

Habitat

Dry, evergreen forest with Chrysophyllum, Cynometra, Isoberlinia, Newtonia buchananii; at elevations around 1,300 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is moderately light in weight. It is used for building poles, tool handles, wooden spoons, beds and withies[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed -

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