Common Name: Curriola

General Information

Curriola is a semideciduous tree with a globose crown[]. It grows 15 - 30 metres tall with a straight bole 40 - 60cm in diameter[].
The fruit is gathered from the wild for local consumption, though it is not widely appreciated[]. An elegant tree, it has been recommended for landscaping[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Paraguay, eastern, central and northern Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Barren lands and semi-deciduous forests[]. A characteristic tree of the semi-deciduous forests and their transition to the savannah, it is found in dense primary forest and less often in secondary formations[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	25.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a sandy soil[]. Established plants are drought tolerant[].
Plants have a moderate rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The fruit contains 1 - 2 large seeds surrounded by a soft, white, fleshy pulp with a slightly sweet flavour[, ]. The pear-shaped fruit is about 6cm long and 4cm wide[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The branches contain a milky, latex-like sap[]. No uses are recorded.

The sapwood is almost indistinct from the heartwood[]. The wood is heavy, hard, of medium texture[]. It has little resistance to rot[]. The wood is used for boards, internal finishing in buildings, construction and the manufacture of toys, boxes etc[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in individual pots[]. Germination usually occurs in 3 - 6 weeks, although the germination rate is normally low[].

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