African afzelia - Afzelia africana

Description and Uses

Afzelia africana (African afzelia) is a tropical tree from Zaire. It is mainly grown for its timber crops (long shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by total removing.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). The tree`s wood is called Africana afzelia and has a density of 790 - 820 kg/m³. After 55 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Afzelia africana has a lifespan of 60 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 32 meters tall. It is very slow growing and tolerates not less light than partial shade. Afzelia africana has a deep root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(endo and ecto mycorrhiza). It is able to fix nitrogen with Microbacteriaceae bacteria.

Afzelia africana thrives in an altitude of 200 to 1200 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C and optimally between 20 - 35°C. The optimal rainfall is 2100 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1200 - 1800 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of sand.

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 1 months. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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