Vegetative propagation trial of Carapa procera CD (Meliaceae), a spontaneous species with multiple uses (Daloa, Central-West, Côte d'Ivoire)

Carapa procera, a species with numerous cosmetic and therapeutic virtues, is plagued by excessive use of its seeds for the extraction oil, considerably limiting seminal regeneration. In order to contribute preservation, trials were conducted using three modes vegetative propagation 60 days. Stem cuttings included types, 6 cm, 12 cm 20 cuttings. Stump sizes, 8 14 cm. Layering was carried out at two levels, basal (1.5-2 from ground) median. The trial design completely randomized block replications each mode. inconclusive, only 3.33% survival rate long cuttings, but no viable offsets. did not survive long. Similarly, aerial produce any roots. contrast, stumps vigorously rejected lengths tested (8, cm), success rates ranging 70 87% significant difference between treatments (p > 0.05). At present stage study, stump remain best way domestication procera.