Schinus molle

Agro-ecological Zone
Lowlands
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fast Pollarding, lopping, coppicing Yes Evergreen Kenya
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Kenya 300-700 15-20 Upto 1800 Prefers a well-drained soil, likes growing in sandy soils
Common names/English Kamba Kikuyu Maasai Samburu
Peruvian pepper tree Mubiribiri
Propagation Method Seed shelf life Pre-sowing seed treatment Seed Dispersal
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
Anacardiaceae Oil, Firewood, Charcoal, Medicine, Bee Forage, Tannins/Dyestuff, Gums/Resins, Income Schinus molle Schinus molle L. Shade, Soil erosion control
Cultural Uses