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General Information

Xylopia peruviana is an evergreen, straggling shrub or tree that branches from near the base. It grows from 3.5 - 4.5 metres tall with a dense, spreading crown[].
The tree is sometimes used locally, being harvested from the wild for its timber.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Bolivia, Peru.

Habitat

An uncommon plant, forming the understory in dense, flood-free forests at elevations around 450 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	4.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The heartwood is medium greyish brown; the sapwood pale yellow with greyish streaks and turning to pale yellowish brown upon exposure. The wood is straight or fairly straight-grained; fine-textured; growth rings are present; it has no distinctive odour, but is slightly astringent to taste. It is heavy, hard, and compact; probably durable; takes a smooth, but rather dull finish[].

Propagation

Seed -

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