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Aleurites fordii

Description
Life formtreePhysiologydeciduous, single stem
HabiterectCategorymaterials, environmental
Life spanperennialPlant attributes

Ecology
OptimalAbsoluteOptimalAbsolute
MinMaxMinMaxSoil depthmedium (50-150 cm)shallow (20-50 cm)
Temperat. requir.17221028Soil texturemediummedium
Rainfall (annual)100012007501400Soil fertilityhighmoderate
Latitude29293232Soil Al. tox
Altitude --- --- 6001000Soil salinitylow (<4 dS/m)low (<4 dS/m)
Soil PH675.37.5Soil drainagewell (dry spells)well (dry spells)
Light intensityvery brightclear skiesvery brightcloudy skies

Climate zonesubtropical dry summer (Cs)Photoperiodshort day (<12 hours)
Killing temp. during restno inputKilling temp. early growthno input
Abiotic toler.Abiotic suscept.wind
Introduction risks.

Cultivation
MinMax
Product. systemCrop cycle240300
Cropping systemSubsystemCompanion speciesLevel of mechanizationLabour intensity

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Uses
Main useDetailed useUsed part
materiallipids/oil & fatsseeds
environmentalmanure/fertilizerseeds
fuelspetroleum substitutes/alcoholseeds