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General Information

Miconia longiracemosa is a tree with a spreading crown; it usually grows 3.5 - 9 metres tall, occasionally to 12 metres. The cylindrical, moderately straight bole often branches from low down, though in some specimens it can be unbranched for up to 3.5 metres; it is around 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Peru, Colombia.

Habitat

Banks of streams and on the margins of dense forests, at elevations around 100 - 150 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	6.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

We have no specific information for this species, but the small, blue, purple or black fruits of many, if not all, species in this genus is edible[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

Sapwood light brown, occasionally with pale grayish areas; heartwood dark violet brown, perishable. Wood straight or irregular-grained; medium- textured of medium weight or moderately heavy, compact, strong, but splinters rather readily;
not easy to cut; checks in drying; susceptible to stain and insects. The wood is sometimes employed for house posts and general carpentry[].

Propagation

Seed -

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