Английская Википедия:Cedrelopsis grevei

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Шаблон:Short description Cedrelopsis grevei is an endemic species of tree found in Madagascar. In Malagasy, it is called katafa or katrafay.[1]Шаблон:Speciesbox

Distribution

It grows in dry, subarid and subhumid bioclimates, on the West coast in the provinces of Toliara (Tuléar), Mahajanga and Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) in altitudes from 0–900 m. It grows as bush-like tree with a diameter of 0.2 to 1.5 m, reaching a height of 2–9 m. Leaf size is 12–20 cm x 6–8 cm.[2]

Uses

Its stem bark and leaves are used for the production of essential oil that is used in traditional medicine to relieve malaria, fever and muscular fatigue[3]

The wood of the katafa is resistant to rot and insets; it was used for the construction of royal tombs.[1] Its wood is used for construction purposes.[4]

Ecology

Cedrelopsis grevei is considered being of Least Concern (LC).[5]

Synonyms

  • Katafa crassisepalum Costantin & Poiss.[6]

References

Шаблон:Commons Шаблон:Wikispecies

  • Hist. Phys. Madagascar 34(4): , atlas 2, t. 25,1893

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  1. 1,0 1,1 Шаблон:Cite journal
  2. Contribution à la Réalisation de la Pharmacopée malgache by M.N.M.Randovoson 2004, University of Antananarivo
  3. www.uu.nlШаблон:Dead link (.pdf, accessed 31.03.2012).
  4. eoearth.org. Madagascar Woodland (accessed 31.03.2012)
  5. Tropicos
  6. tropicos.org