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General Information

Browneopsis disepala is a tree that can grow around 30 metres tall. The bole can be 35cm in diameter. The tree produces flowers on the trunk and stems[].
The tree is valued for its wood by loggers[].
Endemic to Ecuador, this species is threatened by massive habitat change throughout its range since the middle of the 20th century, and because it is selectively felled by loggers. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Ecuador

Habitat

Wet evergreen coastal forests and also in deciduous forests at higher elevations, usually on slopes; at elevations up to 800 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	25.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is often harvested by loggers[].

Propagation

Like many species within the family Fabaceae, once they have been dried for storage the seeds of this species may benefit from scarification before sowing in order to speed up and improve germination. This can usually be done by pouring a small amount of nearly boiling water on the seeds (being careful not to cook them!) and then soaking them for 12 - 24 hours in warm water. By this time they should have imbibed moisture and swollen - if they have not, then carefully make a nick in the seedcoat (being careful not to damage the embryo) and soak for a further 12 hours before sowing[].

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