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Triplochiton scleroxylon

Authority K. Schum. Family Magnoliopsida:Dilleniidae:Malvales:Sterculiaceae Synonyms Common names ayous Editor Ecocrop code 10562

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A tall deciduous or evergreen tree reaching a height of 40-50 m and a diameter of up to 150 cm. The form is very good with an exceptionally straight and cylindrical bole. Mature trees are buttressed. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. COMMON NAMES African white wood, Obeche, Samba, Wawa, Ayous, Triplochiton. FURTHER INF Obeche is native of West Africa. It can be found at elevations from sea level to 900 m. The latitudinal range of natural occurrence is 0-10°N. Annual wood production potential is 6-18 m3/ha.
Sources
SOURCES (T. scleroxylon K. Schumann.) Webb D 1984 pp 255 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, LIG, USE] White F 1983 pp 76 79 81 INSPIRE species 172 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, LIG, USE] Chaplin G 1993 pp 221-231 [TEMP, RAIN, TEXT, DRA, LIG, USE]