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General Information

Calyptranthes grandifolia is an evergreen tree with a dense, narrow, elongated crown; it can grow 5 - 14 metres tall. The somewhat crooked bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic rainforest, usually in the more advanced stages of secondary growth, preferring deep soils on gentle slopes. It is also sometimes found as an understorey tree in Araucaria forests[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	10.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Tolerant of full sun, but grows best in dappled woodland shade[]. Prefers a deep, well-drained soil[].
A slow-growing plant, even when small[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw. A fleshy, astringent pulp[]. The fruit is appreciated[]. The dark purple, globose fruit is up to 12mm in diameter[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, irregular-grained, moderately heavy, with a moderate resistance to the attacks of wood-eating insects. It is used as a general lumber in construction[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 40 - 60 days[].

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