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General Information

Siphoneugena crassifolia is a semideciduous shrub or tree with a small, dense, rounded crown; it can grow up to 10 metres tall. The crooked bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood. It can be used as a pioneer species when restoring native woodland.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Semideciduous forests at higher elevations, more commonly in open and secondary growth areas; favouring deep, moist soils[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	7.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Grows best in a deep, moist soil[].
Young plants have a fast rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw. A succulent pulp[]. The dark purple, globose fruit is up to 9mm in diameter[].

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing plant, tolerant of full sun and supplying food for humans and the native fauna; it can be used as a pioneer species when restoring native woodland[].

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, straight-grained, heavy, hard to cut, with a moderate resistance to wood-eating organisms. Because of its small size, it is generally only used to make items such as tool handles and small turned items[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 30 days[].

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