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Strychnos cocculoides

Authority Baker Family Magnoliopsida:Asteridae:Gentianales:Strychnaceae Synonyms Strychnos goetzi Gilg, Strychnos schumanniana Gilg., Strychnos suberifera Gilg & Busse Common names bush orange, corky bark, geelklapper, kurkbasklapper, monkey orange, mpera-mwitu, mtonga, sauer nut, wild orange Editor Ecocrop code 10126

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Habitat: It grows naturally in woodlands, mixed forests, deciduous woodlands and lowlands. Environment Latitude: Altitude: It can be found at elevations between 400-2000 m. Temperature: Temperatures for germination of seed has been reported to be: minimum 11.8°C, optimum 23.5°C and maximum 36°C. Reported temperature range for growth is 12- 40°C with the optimum between 16-28°C. Water: Reported annual rainfall range for growth is 400-1400 mm with the optimum between 700-1200 mm. Radiation Range & intensity: It prefers open growing conditions. Photoperiodism: Soil: Physical: It is not very specific to soil type and can be found on deep sandy soil on rocky slopes, and grows on acidic dark-grey clays and red or yellow-red loams. Chemical: Reported soil pH range for growth is 4.5-8 with the optimum between 5.5-7.5.
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