Schinus molle
Agro-ecological Zone |
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Lowlands |
Growth rate | Management practices | Invasiveness | Leafing Phenology | Location |
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Fast | Pollarding, lopping, coppicing | Yes | Evergreen | Kenya |
Country | Rainfall | Temperature | Altitude | Soil |
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Kenya | 300-700 | 15-20 | Upto 1800 | Prefers a well-drained soil, likes growing in sandy soils |
Common names/English | Kamba | Kikuyu | Maasai | Samburu |
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Peruvian pepper tree | Mubiribiri |
Propagation Method | Seed shelf life | Pre-sowing seed treatment | Seed Dispersal |
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Seedlings | unknown | Not necessary | Birds, mammals, water |
Family | Products | Niche | AFD Taxon | AFD Link | Useful Tropical Plant Taxon | Useful Tropical Plant Link | Ecological Services | PROTA | Other Links |
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Anacardiaceae | Oil, Firewood, Charcoal, Medicine, Bee Forage, Tannins/Dyestuff, Gums/Resins, Income | Schinus molle | Link | Schinus molle L. | Link | Shade, Soil erosion control |
Cultural Uses |
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