Hagenia abyssinica

Agro-ecological Zone
Highlands
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fast Pruning , topping , thinning No Evergreen Kenya
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Kenya 1000 - 1500 unknown 2000 - 3000 Well-drained , sandy loam
Common names/English Kamba Kikuyu
Hagenia/African redwood Muhooru/Muthithiku/M?mondo/Mumondo
Propagation Method Seed shelf life Pre-sowing seed treatment Seed Dispersal
Seedlings, wildings Medium(more than 6 months) wind
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services PROTA
Rosaceae Firewood, Charcoal, Timber for furniture, Timber for construction, Bee Forage, Tannins/Dyestuff Hagenia abyssinica Shade
Origin Location
Native Kiambu