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General Information

Rinorea bahiensis is an evergreen tree with a small, high crown; it can grow 8 - 24 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 35 - 60cm in diameter, usually becoming hollow with age[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

A sub-canopy to canopy tree of the Atlantic and coastal rainforests, usually in dense, primary forest but also found in the more open areas of secondary growth, favouring areas near watercourses[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	18.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Young plants grow best in the dappled shade of the woodland, but become more tolerant of light as they grow older and larger[]. Prefers a moist soil[].
Trees have a slow rate of growth even when young[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, slanting-grained, heavy, hard to cut, moderately resistant to the attacks of wod-eating organisms. It has high shrinkage rates and so needs to be used with caution. It is employed in temporary constructions and for making heavy boxes[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can generally be expected, with the seed sprouting within 60 - 80 days[].

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