Anaxagorea pachypetala
(Diels) R.E.Fr.
Annonaceae
Anaxagorea pallida Diels
Guatteria pachypetala (Diels) J.F.Macbr.
Oxandra pachypetala Diels
Common Name:
General Information
Anaxagorea pachypetala is an evergreen with a spreading crown; it usua;;y grows around 8 metres tall, though specimens up to 15 metres have been recorded. The erect bole has a moderately thick bark and is not buttressed[
453- Title
- Woods of Northeastern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Williams L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Field Museum Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1936
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Gives information on the properties of the wood of well over 1,000 species of woody plants from northeastern Peru. Can be downloaded from the Internet.
,
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.
Known Hazards
The seed is said to be toxic[
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
].
Botanical References
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
Range
S. America - Peru
Habitat
Lowland rain forest; at elevations up to 1,000 metres[
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
]. Fairly dense forest[
453- Title
- Woods of Northeastern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Williams L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Field Museum Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1936
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Gives information on the properties of the wood of well over 1,000 species of woody plants from northeastern Peru. Can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 6.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The bark is used as an antirheumatic[
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
].
Other Uses
The heartwood is a uniform light-brown; it is not differentiated from the sapwood. The grain is straight, texture is medium. The wood is moderately hard, moderately heavy, easy to work and takes a smooth, fairly lustrous polish. It is used locally for house construction[
453- Title
- Woods of Northeastern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Williams L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Field Museum Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1936
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Gives information on the properties of the wood of well over 1,000 species of woody plants from northeastern Peru. Can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The wood is used for fuel[
453- Title
- Woods of Northeastern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Williams L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Field Museum Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1936
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Gives information on the properties of the wood of well over 1,000 species of woody plants from northeastern Peru. Can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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