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Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana
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Latin Name:  Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana
Synonyms:  P. involucrata. Fothergilla involucrata. Parrotia jacquemontiana.
Family:  Hamamelidaceae(Click to Search)
Author:  (Decne.)Rehd.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Habitat:  Forest undergrowth, 1500 - 2100 metres[184]. Abundant on north-facing slopes, often forming pure stands[145].
Mature Height:  6
Mature Width:  4
Habit:  Shrub


General Uses:  The branches are very strong and flexible. They are used in basket making and can also be twisted together into thick ropes for making bridges[11, 146, 160]. Wood - hard, heavy, very close grained. Used for walking sticks, tent pegs, axe handles etc[11, 145, 146].


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