Burretiodendron hsienmu Hsienmu wood PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

Taxonomic Note: This genus was formerly classified in the family Tiliaceae. Modern classifications include it within the Malvaceae. 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

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

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Other Names

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Burretiodendron hsienmu or Hsienmu wood.

Native Range

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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

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other

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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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.

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