The generic name is sometimes spelled Lithrea[].

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General Information

Lithrea brasiliensis is an evergreen tree with a dense, roundish crown; it can grow 4 - 14 metres tall. The cylindrical bole can be 30 - 50cm in diameter[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for its highly valued wood.

Known Hazards

The pollen and the exudate from the leaves and stems can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people[].

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Uruguay, south and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Coastal rainforest, semideciduous forests, Araucaria forest and woodland areas in the savannah, found mainly in open areas and secondary growth on a wide range of soil types

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	9.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in a sunny position and also in dappled shade[]. Tolerant of a wide range of soils[].
A fast-growing plant, able to reach a height of 3 metres within 2 years from seed[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, straight-grained, heavy, hard, with excellent mechanical properties and very durable even when exposed. Excellent for outdoor use, the wood is much used for fence posts, poles and various other external applications[].
The wood is an excellent fuel and also makes a high quality 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 usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 40 - 60 days[]. When the seedlings are 4 - 5cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 6 - 7 months later[].

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