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General Information

Diploon cuspidatum is an evergreen tree with a narrow, elongate crown; it can grow 15 - 27 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 30 - 50cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its edible fruit and its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana.

Habitat

A subcanopy to canopy tree in rainforests, favouring well-drained soils in areas not subject to seasonal inundation[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	21.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun to dappled woodland shade[]. Grows best in a well-drained soil[].
The fruits are attractive to the native fauna[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. A dense, sweetish, somewhat floury flesh[]. The yellow, globose fruit can be 6cm in diameter, containing a single seed[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, hard to cut, slightly susceptible to the attacks of wood-eating organisms. It can be used in general construction and for making boards[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 80 - 120 days[].

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