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General Information

Connarus regnellii is an evergreen tree with a dense, low crown; it can grow 4 - 7 metres tall. The short, crooked bole can be 30 - 40cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood, which is used locally. It can be used in reforestation projects and also has the potential for use as an ornamental street tree[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Semideciduous forests, growing in both dense primary formations and in secondary growth[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	6.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a sunny position but tolerant of some shade[].
Plants have a moderate rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The tree has a moderate rate of growth and provides a fruit that is avidly consumed by birds. It can be used as a pioneer species when re-establishing woodland.

Other Uses

The heartwood and sapwood are not clearly differentiated. The wood is moderately heavy, soft, with good mechanical properties and moderate resistance to decay. Easy to work, the wood has been used for internal applications in general construction, toy making, boxes etc[].

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 being slow to sprout[]. When the seedlings are 3 - 4cm tall, pot them up into individual containers[].

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