Ocotea usambarensis - East African camphor tree

Description and Uses

Ocotea usambarensis (East African camphor tree) is a tropical tree from East Africa . It is mainly grown for its timber crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 8 - 12 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, fuel, ornamental, . 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 450 - 640 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is fast, it's energetic value is 4000 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 35 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Ocotea usambarensis has a lifespan of 150 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 36 meters tall with a crown of 15 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is very fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Ocotea usambarensis has a deep 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 bi-sexual and is pollinated by insects. Ocotea usambarensis is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Ocotea usambarensis thrives in an altitude of 1600 to 2600 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 6°C; optimally between 12 - 26°C. The optimal rainfall is 2825 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1600 - 2450mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Ocotea usambarensis 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 7 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}