Summary: Cedrelopsis grevei (Unknown) is a plant in the Rutaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Katrafay or Cedrelopsis grevei is a deciduous bush tree endemic from Madagascar. It is usually 28 m in height. The trunk is straight with diameter of about 60cm and can be unbranched for up to 9 m. The stem bark is bitter and aromatic. It is used in local rum and as an ingredient in non-alcoholic drinks. Katrafay is considered to be one of the most important medicinal trees. The bark and leaves yield essential oil that is used in traditional medicine particularly in the treatment of malaria, fever, and muscular fatigue. A stem bark extract is used for coughs, headache, asthma, tuberculosis, rheumatism, pneumonia, etc. The wood is used as construction material and for fuel and charcoal-making. It is resistant to fungal and insect attacks. C. grevei can be grown from seed or cuttings.
| Sunlight | Full sun (8+ hours for fruit production) |
| Watering | Moderate — deep watering; let top soil dry between waterings |
| Soil | Well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6.5) |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 8-11 (citrus); some species to zone 5 |
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