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General Information

Xylopia pierrei is a deciduous tree growing 20 - 30 metres tall. The bole can be 40 - 60cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild and used locally as a masticatory and timber, It also has potential as a source of essential oils and has ornamental value[].
The tree is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Cambodia, Vietnam.

Habitat

Mountain forests[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	25.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

The bark is very astringent and is sometimes chewed with betel nut (Areca catecha)[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The seeds are very aromatic and are thought to contain an extractable essential oil[].

The wood is yellowish, hard, flexible and light in weight. It is only suitable for indoor construction and to make utensils[].

Propagation

Seed -

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