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General Information

Ouratea castaneifolia is an evergreen tree with a dense, globose crown; it can grow 8 - 14 metres tall. The bole can be 30 - 50cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. It can be used as a pioneer species when restoring native woodland, A very ornamental plant, it can be used in street planting and landscaping[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas.

Habitat

Semideciduous forests and their transition to savannah in eastern Brazil, occurring in both dense primary and more open secondary formations, favouring well-drained soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	11.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun[]. Prefers well-drained soils[]. Established plants are drought tolerant[].
A fast-growing tree[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing plant that is tolerant of full sun and also provides food for the local fauna, it can be used as a pioneer species in planting schemes for restoring native woodland[].

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, moderately heavy, with moderate durability if kept dry. It is easy to cut and can be used in construction to make rafters, beams and laths; it is also used in light cabinet making[].
The wood is used for fuel and also to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed or in individual containers. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 35 days[].
Seeds have a viability of less than 4 months in storage[].

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