African Teak
Milicia excelsa
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IPrezentare
Prezentare
African Teak (Milicia excelsa) este un arbore înalt original din pădurile Moçambicii, Tanzaniei, Angola, Beninului, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Camerunului și Republicii Centrale Africane. Această membru a familiei Moraceae se dezvolte în soare complet cu tipuri de sol variate—ranging from light sandy to heavy clay—and can tolerate dry to moist conditions. Conosciut pentru fructele și lângurile sănătoase sale, acesta este valorificat și pentru lemnul său, care se asemearește cu lemnul teakului. Un caracter distinctiv este înălțarea sa, care poate atinge până la 50 de metri, făcând-o o specie prominentă în paisaj. Adaptabilitatea și utilitatea sale fac din African Teak un plant important atât în ecosistemele naturale cât și în așezările umane.
Quick answers
What is African Teak?
African Teak (Milicia excelsa) este un arbore înalt original din pădurile Moçambicii, Tanzaniei, Angola, Beninului, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Camerunului și Republicii Centrale Africane.
What is African Teak used for?
Traditionally used for immune support, digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of African Teak
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources- African Teak has been traditionally used in African herbal medicine to support immune health, often prepared as a decoction from the bark or leaves.
The mechanism is not fully characterised but may involve bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and tannins that have known immunomodulatory effects.
- Traditionally, African Teak has been used in local medicine to aid digestion and alleviate digestive discomfort when prepared as a tea from the leaves.
The mechanism is not fully characterised but may involve compounds that have carminative or anti-inflammatory properties.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
African Teak support blend
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AI returned a direct ingredient list; normalized into one draft blend for editorial review.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
African Teak (Milicia excelsa) se dezvolte în soare complet și este adaptabil la diverse tipuri de sol—light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay). Prefere condiții sec său umide, dar poate fi foarte rezistent în zonele 10-12. Această arbore crește până la 50 de metri și produce fructe și lânguri sănătoase. Asigurați-vă că solul rămâne bine drenat, având însă un anumit nivel de umiditate pentru creșterea optimă.
Light
Full sun
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
10-12
Mature size
50.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow African Teak for the first time
8steps
Start with a small African Teak sapling for your beginner garden.
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What you'll need
African Teak sapling, potting mix, watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring or early summer when temperatures are mild.
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Soil and container prep
Use a well-draining soil mix. Ensure the container has drainage holes.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant the sapling into your prepared pot, ensuring it is at the same depth as in its original container.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Place in a sunny spot.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun and regular watering, especially during dry periods. Fertilize sparingly with a balanced plant food.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune to maintain shape and remove dead branches as needed. Harvest leaves for culinary use if desired.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, not providing enough sunlight.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitLeaves
Edible uses: Condiment
Other uses:Fire starterDyeLumberHairMulchPioneerRoofingSandpaperSoil conditioner
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
26 native · 2 introduced
Distribuție
26 native · 2 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 26 native· 2 introduced
Asia1 region
introduced (1)India
Africa22 regions
native (22)AngolaBeninBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCôte d'IvoireEthiopiaGabonGambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauKenyaLiberiaMalawiMozambiqueNigeriaSudanTanzaniaTogoUgandaZimbabwe
Broader regions
native:Central African Repu, Congo, Gulf of Guinea Is., Zaïre
introduced:Trinidad-Tobago
IXSpecimen gallery
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Specimen gallery
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shared use cases
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