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General Information

Stifftia parviflora is an evergreen tree with a dense, elongate crown; it can grow 4 - 8 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter, with a thick, corky bark[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. A pioneer species, it can be used in reforestation schemes. Very ornamental when in bloom, the tree can be used in landscaping and is particularly suitable for planting in narrow streets and under power lines[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Deciduous forests, mainly in the more open, secondary formations, growing in valley bottoms and the lower slopes of hills, favouring moist, fertile, clayey soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	6.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a moist, fertile, clayey soil[].
A fast-growing plant[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing plant that succeeds in full sun, it can be used as a pioneer species when restoring native woodland[].

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, soft, with poor mechanical properties and not very durable. It is only used locally, for low value items such as boxes, linings and toys[].
The wood can be 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. Stick the seeds in the ground, just leaving the tuft of hairs above ground, and do not cover. A germination rate of less than 50% can generally be expected, with the seed sprouting within 14 - 28 days[].

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