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General Information

Symplocos nitens is a semideciduous shrub or tree with an open, irregular crown; it can grow up to 12 metres tall. The cylindrical bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its low quality wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

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

Habitat

Rainforest, marginal forests and savannah, preferring areas of well-drained soil[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	9.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Pollinators	Bees, Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun to dappled shade[]. Prefers a well-drained soil[].
Even when young, the plant has a slow rate of growth[].
The fruit is a popular food for native birds[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is coarse-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, easy to cut, susceptible to the attacks of wood-eating organisms. Of low value, it is only used for purposes such as making boxes and toys[].
The wood is used for making 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 30 - 50 days[].

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