Steganotaenia araliacea

Agro-ecological Zone
Lowlands-midlands
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fairly fast Pollarding. Coppicing on good sites but only when young Yes Deciduous Kenya
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Kenya 1300-2000 27-30 0-2000 The African tulip tree develops best in fertile, deep, well-drained loams. Soil texture may range from loamy sands to clays, pH is between 4.5-8, and soil drainage may vary from poor to excessive.
Common names/English Kamba Kikuyu Maasai Samburu
Carrot-tree
Propagation Method Seed shelf life Pre-sowing seed treatment Seed Dispersal
Wildings, cuttings Unknown Not necessary Unknown
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services PROTA Other Links
Apiaceae Oil, Firewood, Farm tools, Medicine Scatterd in homestead Spathodea campanulata Spathodea campanulata P.Beauv. Shade, Soil fertility improvement through mulch/ leaves, Wind break
Cultural Uses