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General Information

Duranta vestita is a slightly spiny, deciduous shrub or tree with a small, open crown; it can grow up to 5 metres tall. The short bole generally branches from near the base, it can be 15 - 20cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a fuel.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

An understorey plant in mixed, humid woods, favouring gently sloping, well-drained soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	4.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun to moderate, dappled shade[]. Prefers a well-drained soil[]. Established plants are drought tolerant[].
Young plants have a moderate rate of growth[].
The fruits are much eaten by birds[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, light in weight, easy to cut and slightly susceptible to the attacks of wood-eating organisms. Too small to be of much use other than as 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 germination rate of less than 20% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 90 - 110 days[].

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