Dicraeopetalum stipulare

Botanical Description

Dicraeopetalum stipulare is a deciduous tree; it usually grows from 4 - 12 metres tall, though trees up to 20 metres have been recorded[ 500 Title Flora of Somalia Publication Author Thulin M. (Editor) Publisher Kew Publishing, London. Year 1993 ISBN Description Detailed information on the plants of the region, often adding notes on the plants uses. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of charcoal and tannins. The tree is threatened by overcollection for charcoal production and also by habitat degradation. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].