Cordia africana - Sudan teak tree

Description and Uses

Cordia africana (Sudan teak tree) is a tropical tree from East Africa . It is mainly grown for its timber crops , which have a {missing data}. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 3 - 4 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; fruit, timber, fuel, fodder, apiculture, mulch, The {missing data} is used as beverage . 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 tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 390 - 410 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 4650 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 30 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Cordia africana has a lifespan of 95 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 22 meters tall with a crown of 15 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 600 cm and a row distance of 600 cm. It is fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Cordia africana has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by insects. Cordia africana is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Cordia africana thrives in an altitude of 550 to 2600 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 5°C; optimally between 17 - 29°C. The optimal rainfall is 1700 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 700 - 2000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

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

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 9 months. There are approximative 4000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}