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General Information

Neomitranthes obscura is an evergreen shrub or small tree with an irregular crown; it can grow up to 6 metres tall. The grooved bole can be 15 - 25cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic and coastal rainforests, preferring low areas of sandy soils with a high water table[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	5.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a sandy soil with a high water table[].
A slow-growing plant, even when it is young[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The succulent, yellow pulp has a sweet flavour[]. The red to black, subglobose fruit can be up to 16mm in diameter, containing 2 - 5 seeds[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, irregular-grained, moderately heavy, with a low susceptibility to wood-eating organisms. Because of its small size, it is usually only used 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 fairly low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 40 - 60 days[].

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