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General Information

Condalia buxifolia is a very spiny, deciduous shrub or small tree with a dense crown, growing up to 5 metres tall. The short bole can be 15 - 25cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, southern and eastern Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Araucaria forests and grasslands, growing mainly in moister soils and often near rivers[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Shrub
Height	3.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a moist soil[].
A slow-growing plant, even when young[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw. A succulent pulp with a sweetish flavour[]. The small, green to reddish-yellow, ellipsoidal fruits are up to 8mm long and 5mm wide[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, irregular-grained, heavy, hard to cut, durable. Because of its generally small size it is only normally used for lathe work and small artefacts[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can generally be expected, with the seed sprouting within 60 - 80 days[].

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