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General Information

Chaetocarpus echinocarpus is an evergreen tree with a wide, roundish crown; it can grow from 6 - 14 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood, which is used locally. It is also suitable for use in reforestation projects[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Humid Atlantic rainforest and more open sites, preferring sandy soils on slopes with rapid drainage[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	12.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the moist tropics, usually growing in areas with a distinct dry season.
Succeeds in full sun and also in dappled shade[]. Established plants are drought tolerant[].
A fast-growing tree[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing tree that also supplies a fruit that is eaten by the native fauna, it can be used within its range in reforestation projects when re-establishing native woodland.

Other Uses

The wood is irregular grained, of average texture, moderately heavy, with medium resistance to rot. Easy to cut, but with poor mechanical qualities, it is only used for purposes such as making toys, spools, panels and packing boxes[].

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 70 - 90 days[].

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