This species is closely related to Parahancornia negroensis[].

Common Name:

General Information

Parahancornia surrogata is generally a small tree growing up to 10 metres tall, though specimens up to 20 metres tall have been reported[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of timber.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela.

Habitat

Usually found along water courses in the open savannah; in the bordering gallery forest; or sometimes in the adjacent forest along streams with a generally open canopy, at elevations below 400 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	10.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows in the wild in sandy soils that contain little organic matter[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The pulp surrounding the seeds has a sweet flavour[]. The fruit is a black, globose berry usually 4 - 6cm in diameter, with some specimens up to 8cm[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

A white latex exudes from the damaged bark and sapwood[]. It is moderately thick, sticky and very bitter tasting[].

The cream-coloured wood is soft and easily cut[].

Propagation

Seed -

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