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General Information

Cariniana rubra is a semideciduous tree with an umbel-shaped crown; it can grow 10 - 18 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 50 - 80cm in diameter with a thick bark[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood and fibre. A very ornamental tree, especially when in bloom, it can be used in landscaping in streets, parks and squares[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - central and northern Brazil.

Habitat

A lower canopy tree in rainforests, usually in dense, primary forest on land subject to periodic inundation, favouring fertile clayey soils, where it can sometimes form almost pure populations[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	14.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun to moderate shade[]. Prefers a fertile, clayey soil[]. Tolerant of seasonal inundation[].
The plant has a moderate rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The fibrous bark is used for making ropes[].

The wood is of medium-texture, cross-grained, moderately heavy, with moderate mechanical properties and with little durability. It is used for internal purposes in general construction and for making boxes[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a sunny position in a nursery seedbed. A moderate germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 10 - 20 days[]. When the seedlings are 5 - 6cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 5 - 7 months later[].

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