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General Information

Calyptranthes clusiifolia is an evergreen tree with a dense, more or less globose crown; it can grow 6 - 8 metres tall. The upright, cylindrical bole can be 20 - 35cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. An ornamental plant, it can be used in general landscaping[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern and central Brazil, Venezuela.

Habitat

Atlantic rainforest and semideciduous forests at higher elevations, mainly in the primary forests; favouring sandy soils of moderate fertility, usually at elevations above 600 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	6.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Pollinators	Bees
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Succeeds in dry to moist soils[]. Prefers a sandy soil of moderate fertility[].
A slow-growing plant, scarcely reaching a height of 1.5 metres within 2 years from seed[].
The plant can flower several times a year. The flowers are strongly scented[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, with moderate mechanical properties and not very durable. It is used locally in general construction for purposes such as window and door jambs, laths etc; for making tool handles, boxes and crates[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a sunny position in a nursery seedbed. A germination rate of less than 50% can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 10 - 15 days[].

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