Osyris compressa - Cape sumach

Description and Uses

Osyris compressa (Cape sumach) is a tropical shrub from East Africa . It is mainly grown for its oil crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; timber, tannin, ornamental, oil, fuel, fruit, The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the shrub's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The shrub's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 460 - 570 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the shrub's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 12 years the shrub can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Osyris compressa has a lifespan of 40 years.

Environmental limitations

The shrub is 5 meters tall with a crown of 4 meters wide. The shrub prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Osyris compressa has a deep root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (ecto-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The shrub's flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by insects. Osyris compressa is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Osyris compressa thrives in an altitude of 1500 to 2960 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 3°C; optimally between 14 - 32°C. The optimal rainfall is 1360 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 300 - 2120mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire a bit tolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Osyris compressa is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are recalcitrant and can be stored for 0 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}