Common Name: Guamirim

General Information

Guamirim is an evergreen tree with a small, roundish, dense crown; it can grow 5 - 10 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 25 - 35cm in diameter[, ].
The edible fruit is sometimes gathered from the wild for local use, though it is not greatly appreciated[]. Very ornamental, it has been recommended for landscaping and street planting[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Peru, north through Central America to Costa Rica.

Habitat

Found in a wide range of forest types, favouring secondary formations where it is found mainly on slopes and in the bottoms of valleys where the soil is deep and fertile[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	8.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade[].
Young plants have a moderate rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. A thin, fleshy pulp with an acidic, slightly astringent flavour[]. A sweetish, fleshy pulp[]. The globose fruit can be 15mm in diameter, containing a single seed[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, heavy, hard to cut, moderately durable[]. It is only used locally for small items such as tool handles, crates, rustic furniture and small constructions[].
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 germination rate of less than 50% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 35 days[]. Transplant the seedlings to individual containers when they are 5 - 6cm tall[].

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