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Burretiodendron hsienmu - W.Y.Chun & F.C.How

Common Name Hsienmu wood
Family Malvaceae
USDA hardiness 10-12
Known Hazards None known
Habitats A canopy tree in lowland semi-deciduous woodland, sometimes as the dominant component[ 338 ].
Range E. Asia - southwest China, Vietnam.
Edibility Rating    (0 of 5)
Other Uses    (4 of 5)
Weed Potential No
Medicinal Rating    (0 of 5)
Care (info)
Tender Moist Soil Full sun
Burretiodendron hsienmu Hsienmu wood


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Summary

Burretiodendron hsienmu is a slow growing flowering plant up to 40 m tall found in Vietnam and China. The wood of this species is highly valued for its characteristics - very hard, durable, tough, and resistant to termites. It is used in making chopping boards, boats, and as material in building houses. Found In: China (Guangxi, Yunnan) and nature reserves, including Ba Be National Park in Viet Nam.


Physical Characteristics

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Burretiodendron hsienmu is a deciduous Tree growing to 35 m (114ft) by 35 m (114ft) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

Burretiodendron tonkinense (Gagnep.) Kosterm. Excentrodendron hsienmu (Chun & F.C.How) Hung T.Chang

Plant Habitats

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Wood

Other uses rating: High (4/5). Other Uses: The wood is very hard. It is prized for making chopping boards and is also used in building houses and boats[ 266 ]. The timber is highly valued, and in many parts of its range mature trees have become very scarce or been eliminated. Habitat loss and degradation have also contributed to the decline.

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

A slow-growing tree[ 338 ]. Natural regeneration is observed to be strong in forest gaps[ 338 ].

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Plant Propagation

Seed

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Burretiodendron hsienmu or Hsienmu wood.

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Weed Potential

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None Known

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Burretiodendron hsienmu Status: Vulnerable A1cd

Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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