Meliaceae

Pseudobersama mossambicensis

Red Stinkwood

Canopy/Emergment Tree

IUCN: Near ThreatenedRare speciesNotes pending review

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About

This impressive evergreen tree forms a dense canopy, valued for its beautiful reddish-brown timber. It features glossy green leaves and produces small, inconspicuous flowers followed by capsular fruits.

Where it works in Kilifi

Ideal for large Kilifi gardens, this tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, providing excellent shade. Plant as a majestic specimen or within reforestation projects, ensuring ample space for its mature spread.

Growing notes

It exhibits a moderate to fast growth rate and, once established, is remarkably drought-tolerant, requiring minimal water. This hardy species is well-suited to the coastal climate, with no significant care challenges.

Sources

Drafted from: Gemini 2.5 Flash. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.