Myrianthus arboreus - Giant yellow mulberry

Description and Uses

Myrianthus arboreus (Giant yellow mulberry) is a tropical tree from Zaire . It is mainly grown for its fruit crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by hand picking. It starts flowering after 4 - 5 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, ornamental, fertilization, poison herbicide, . 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 tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 40 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Myrianthus arboreus has a lifespan of 40 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 14 meters tall with a crown of 11 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Myrianthus arboreus has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo and ecto mycorrhiza). It is able to fix nitrogen moderately with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is dioecious and is pollinated by insects. Myrianthus arboreus is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Myrianthus arboreus thrives in an altitude of 700 to 1200 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 10°C; optimally between 16 - 26°C. The optimal rainfall is 3400 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1400 - 4000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

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

Seed Propagation

Seeds are {missing data} and can be stored for 25 months. There are approximative 24000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}