Cedrelopsis grevei explained

Cedrelopsis grevei is an endemic species of tree found in Madagascar. In Malagasy, it is called katafa or katrafay.^[1]

Distribution

It grows in dry, subarid and subhumid bioclimates, on the West coast in the provinces of Toliara (Tuléar), Mahajanga and Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) in altitudes from 0–900 m.It grows as bush-like tree with a diameter of 0.2 to 1.5 m, reaching a height of 2–9 m. Leaf size is 12–20 cm x 6–8 cm.^[2]

Uses

Its stem bark and leaves are used for the production of essential oil that is used in traditional medicine to relieve malaria, fever and muscular fatigue^[3]

The wood of the katafa is resistant to rot and insects; it was used for the construction of royal tombs. Its wood is used for construction purposes.^[4]

Ecology

Cedrelopsis grevei is considered being of Least Concern (LC).^[5]

Synonyms

• Katafa crassisepalum Costantin & Poiss.^[6]

References

• Hist. Phys. Madagascar 34(4):, atlas 2, t. 25,1893

Notes and References

1. Cavalli . Jean-François . Tomi . Félix . Bernardini . Antoine-François . Casanova . Joseph . 24 October 2003 . Composition and chemical variability of the bark oil ofCedrelopsis grevei H. Baillon from Madagascar . Flavour and Fragrance Journal . en . 18 . 6 . 532–538 . 10.1002/ffj.1263 . 0882-5734.
2. Contribution à la Réalisation de la Pharmacopée malgache by M.N.M.Randovoson 2004, University of Antananarivo
3. http://www.uu.nl/SiteCollectionDocuments/Beta/Medicinal%20Chemistry/pergamon.pdf www.uu.nl
4. http://www.eoearth.org/article/Madagascar_succulent_woodlands eoearth.org
5. http://legacy.tropicos.org/Name/20400916?projectid=17 Tropicos
6. http://www.tropicos.org/NamePage.aspx?nameid=40003310&projectid=17 tropicos.org