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General Information

Allantoma lineata is an evergreen tree with a broad, dense, pyramidal crown; it can grow 6 - 12 metres tall. The bole can be 25 - 35cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its edible seed and as a source of wood. It can be grown as a pioneer when restoring native woodland or establishing woodland gardens[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - northern Brazil, Venezuela.

Habitat

Amazon rainforest, often in areas subject to seasonal inundation, favouring the more open and secondary growth areas; growing near rivers and on swampy sites[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	9.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a moist to wet soil, succeeding in areas of seasonal inundation and in swampy sites[].
The growth of young plants is rapid[].

Edible Uses

Seed[]. The seed is up to 45mm long and 11mm wide[].

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing pioneer species that succeeds in wet conditions and also provides an edible seed; it can be used in reforestation projects for restoring woodland and establishing woodland gardens[, ].

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, slightly lustrous, moderately heavy, hard, with moderate mechanical properties and moderately durable. It is used in internal construction for purposes such as boards and battens, cupboards and valences; it is also used for making boxes.

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers - placing three or four seeds in each container. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 40 - 50 days[].

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