Bocageopsis mattogrossensis
(R.E.Fr.) R.E.Fr.
Annonaceae
Bocagea mattogrossensis R.E.Fr.
Common Name:
General Information
Bocageopsis mattogrossensis is a semideciduous tree or a shrub with a narrow, elongated crown; it can grow from 3 - 22 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 6 - 60cm i n diameter[
625- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 3.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 85-86714-34-4
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
,
2111- Title
- Revision of the Neotropical Genera Bocageopsis, Onychopetalum and Unonopsis (Annonaceae)
- Publication
- Blumea 52: 413-554, 2007
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. et al
- Website
- http://dx.doi.org/10.3767/000651907X608909
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
2111- Title
- Revision of the Neotropical Genera Bocageopsis, Onychopetalum and Unonopsis (Annonaceae)
- Publication
- Blumea 52: 413-554, 2007
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. et al
- Website
- http://dx.doi.org/10.3767/000651907X608909
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
Range
S. America - central and northern Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia.
Habitat
Forests and savannah, favouring more open situations usually in well-drained soils, at elevations up to 700 metres[
625- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 3.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 85-86714-34-4
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Semi-deciduous Tree |
| Height | 12.00 m |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Grows best in a sunny position[
625- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 3.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 85-86714-34-4
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Prefers a well-drained soil[
625- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 3.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 85-86714-34-4
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Plants have a fast rate of growth[
625- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 3.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 85-86714-34-4
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is coarse-textured, straight-grained, light in weight, with a low resistance to wood eating organisms. It is easy to cut, being used in laminates and for making boxes[
625- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 3.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 85-86714-34-4
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
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 60 - 80 days[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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