Transvaal stinkwood, stinkhout
Ocotea kenyensis
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Basic Information
Family: Lauraceae
Genus: ocotea
Plant ID (slug): ocotea-kenyensis
Numeric ID: 21940
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Ocotea kenyensis is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 18 m (59ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Tropical Africa - Ethiopia, Sudan, eastern DR Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, S. Africa.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal Antitussive A bark decoction is used in traditional medicine as an antitussive[299 ]. The bark is chewed to treat diarrhoea[299 ].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Ocotea kenyensis Transvaal stinkwood, stinkhout