Schinus terebinthifolia

Agro-ecological Zone
Lowlands to Midlands
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fast unknown Yes(if not properly managed) Evergreen Kenya
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Kenya 950 - 2200 (-6) to 28 0 - 2000 Prefers light, medium, heavy, well drained soils; tolerates seasonal water logging and acidity
Common names/English Kamba Kikuyu
Brazilian pepper tree
Propagation Method Seed shelf life Pre-sowing seed treatment Seed Dispersal
unknown 5 months Birds, mammals
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services PROTA
Anacardiaceae Firewood, Charcoal, Timber for furniture, Medicine Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi
Origin Location
Exotic Kiambu