Click here to open feedback window. Annex 2. Profiles of Tree Species: Africa 25 Allanblackia stuhlmannii Guttiferae Distribution Tanzania Habitat A species of moist closed forest up to 1600m. Population status and trends This tall tree may be found in some abundance in remaining areas of moist upland forest only in eastern Tanzania, such as the Usambara Mts. Role of species in the ecosystem Threats Utilisation The seeds produce an edible oil, mkani fat. The timber is also used. Trade The oil is used locally and traded. IUCN Conservation category VU B1+2c according to Lovett, J. & P. Clarke (Lovett, 1996). Conservation measures Forest management and silviculture The forests on the Usambaras are under a degree of protection as catchment forests. References Knox, Eric B. 1995. The List of East African Plants (LEAP): An electronic database (Draft). 72pp. Lovett, Jon. 1996. Completed data collection forms of restricted range trees of Tanzania. Prospect. 1995. Species listing from the PROSPECT database. WWF & IUCN. 1994. Centres of plant diversity. A guide and strategy for their conservation. 3 volumes.  Cambridge: IUCN Publications Unit