Viguieranthus kony
(R.Vig.) Villiers
Fabaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Viguieranthus kony is an evergreen tree; it can grow up to 18 metres tall. The bole is up to 30cm in diameter[
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The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
The comparatively small distribution area of Viguieranthus kony makes it liable to genetic erosion, although it is apparently locally common. It has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Africa - eastern Madagascar.
Habitat
Humid evergreen forest, at elevations from sea-level up to 1,000 metres[
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Properties
| 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 yellow-grey wood is dense. It is used for joinery.
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
