Terminalia richii

Botanical Description

Terminalia richii is a briefly deciduous tree with a globose canopy; it can grow 25 - 35 metres tall. The bole is straight and cylindrical, with small, steep buttresses developing in older trees[ 312 Title Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands Publication Author Elevitch. Craig. R. (Editor) Publisher Permanent Agriculture Resources, Hawaii Year 2006 ISBN 0970254458 Description Beautifully produced book with superb photos and detailed information on over 50 species of useful plants of the Pacific Islands. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is used locally and also traded. It can be used in soil conservation projects and in shelterbelts, whilst it also has the potential for growing in timber plantations[ 312 Title Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands Publication Author Elevitch. Craig. R. (Editor) Publisher Permanent Agriculture Resources, Hawaii Year 2006 ISBN 0970254458 Description Beautifully produced book with superb photos and detailed information on over 50 species of useful plants of the Pacific Islands. ]. A well-regarded timber species in its native range, it has been extensively logged, whilst much of its natural habitat has been converted to agriculture, leading to its becoming uncommon[ 312 Title Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands Publication Author Elevitch. Craig. R. (Editor) Publisher Permanent Agriculture Resources, Hawaii Year 2006 ISBN 0970254458 Description Beautifully produced book with superb photos and detailed information on over 50 species of useful plants of the Pacific Islands. ].