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General Information

Chrysophyllum gonocarpum is a semi-deciduous tree with a dense crown growing 10 - 20 metres tall[]. Although it often forms branches from low down on the bole, some specimens can have a straight and uniform bole that can be unbranched for 20 - 30 metres[]. The bole can be 50 - 80cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber, which is used commercially.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, Bolivia, southern, central, eastern and northern Brazil.

Habitat

Forests, especially in the Amazonian foothills, mainly towards the bottom of slopes or in valleys where the soil is moister[, ].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	15.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a position in at least some shade[].
Young plants are slow to establish and grow away[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. Insipid[]. A thick, sweet, juicy pulp[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The light brown to pink wood is fine-textured, straight grained, compact, moderately heavy, elastic and durable[, ]. Of low durability, susceptible to attacks of termites and fungi[]. It is difficult to machine since it contains a high content of silica, but finishes well[]. It is used for construction, boxes and agricultural implements[, ]. It has been recommended as a source of pulp for paper making[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in individual containers in a shady position[]. A moderate germination rate is usually attained in 20 - 30 days[].

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