Propagated by seed from fresh ripe fruit after the pericarp has been mechanically removed and the seed has been dried for several days. Germination generally takes 2-6 weeks but may require 100-200 days. Polybag nurseries are preferred to raised beds due to strong taproots. Seedlings ready to plant after 2-24 months. Thinning is required after year 5 to allow proper development of crown to stem ratio
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Maesopsis eminii
Livestock Forage
Fuelwood
Lumber
Ornamental
English Common Name
Umbrella Tree
Indonesian Common Name
Kayu afrika, Trembelu (Javanese)
Tree Family
Rhamnaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
10.5cm
Length
×
4.25cm
Width
Tree Height
Large (> 35m)
Elevational Range (m)
700–1500m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Exotic in Indonesia
Native to
Region
Africa
Exotic in
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Arabica
Coffee Impact
May compete with coffee
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Unknown
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Livestock Forage
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
- Ornamental
Used for construction and furniture. Planted ornamentally along roads. Can be sold in regional and national markets.
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Unknown