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General Information

Siphoneugena densiflora is a semideciduous tree with a dense, roundish crown; it can grow 4 - 12 metres tall. The short, crooked bole can be 25 - 35cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern, central and northern Brazil.

Habitat

Semideciduous and gallery forests; rocky grasslands; favouring mountainous areas with good drainage[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	8.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a well-drained soil[].
Young plants have a moderate rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw. A sweet but astringent flesh[]. The dark purple, globose fruit can be up to 15mm in diameter, containing 1 - 4 seeds[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, with some susceptibility to wood-eating organisms. It can be used for making small items such as tool handles and small-scale carpentry[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A germination rate of less than 30% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 40 days[].

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