It thrives in the altitude: 0 - 2 000 m, mean annual temperature: 27 - 300C, mean annual rainfall: 1 300-2 000 mm and it develops best in fertile, deep, well-drained loams. Soil texture may range from loamy sands to clays, pH is between 4.5-8, and soil drainage may vary from poor to excessive. Is spread in agro-ecological zones II - III.
Timber: It's the soft, light brownish-white wood is used for carving and making.
 Poison: The hard central portion of the fruit is used to kill animals.
Medicine: The bark has laxative and antiseptic properties, and the seeds, flowers and roots are used as medicine.