Schrebera Alata

Scientific Name: Common Name: Schrebera Alata

Common names: Schrebera, Wing-leafed wooden pear

Family: Oleacae

Names in other languages: Mutoma, Lamaiyak

General Information

A widespread tree reaching a height of up to 25 meters, found most commonly in drier forests and woodlands in altitudes of up to 2,300 meters.

Features of Schrebera Alata that make it identifiable:

The Bark is pale grey and smooth

The Leaves are found in pairs of 2, up to 120mm long, with a tapering apex

The flowers are on short branches, and white, with yellow stamens up to 15mm across

The fruit are pear shaped capsules often found in groups of up to 4 or 5

Uses

The heavy wood is good for firewood

Also used in house construction and furniture making