Thevetia peruviana

Agro-ecological Zone
Midlands to Highlands
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fast Pruning, trimming, coppicing Yes Evergreen Rwanda
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Rwanda 383-1965 unknown 1400-2000 Prefers fertile, well-drained soils, but can survive on most soils especially sandy soils
Kinyarwanda
Tevetiya
Family Products Niche Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services PROTA
Apocynaceae Timber for construction, Farm tools, Medicine, Fodder Homestead boundary/live fence Thevetia peruviana Link Ornamental, Live fence, Shade Link
Origin Location
Exotic Bugesera