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General Information

Symplocos uniflora is a deciduous shrub or tree with a wide, open crown; it can grow up to 6 metres tall. The cylindrical bole can be 15 - 25cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and fuel. It can be used as a pioneer when restoring native woodland.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Araucaria forests and seasonal forests, usually in more open situations, preferring moist soils near water courses[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	5.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Pollinators	Bees, Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a moist soil[].
Young plants have a rapid rate of growth[].
The native birds are very fond of the fruits[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

An infusion of the bark is used to reduce fevers[].

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing but small tree that is easy to propagate and provides food for the native fauna; it can be used as a pioneer species when restoring native woodland[].

Other Uses

The wood is coarse-textured, straight-grained, light in weight, easy to cut, susceptible to the attacks of wood-eating organisms. Because of its small size, the wood is generally only 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 almost 100% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 50 - 70 days[].

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