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General Information

Cupania vernalis is a semideciduous tree with a dense, elongated crown; it can grow 10 - 22 metres tall. The short bole can be 50 - 70cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of tannins and wood. It can be used as a pioneer when restoring native woodland and, because it is considered elegant, it is used in landscaping, especially for planting in streets[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

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

Habitat

Found in almost all forest formations in Brazil, in both dense primary formations as well as in more open and secondary growth areas[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	16.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Pollinators	Bees
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

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

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

Although slow-growing, the tree grows well in open areas and provides food for the native fauna and so makes a good pioneer species when restoring native woodland[].

Other Uses

The bark is a source of tannins[].

The reddish wood is moderately heavy, compact, elastic and moderately durable even in adverse conditions. It is used for internal purposes, cabinet making, poles, stays, shoe lasts etc[, ].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - it has a short viability and so is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed or in individual containers. A quite low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 30 days[]. When the seedbed-sown seedlings are 4 - 6cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 8 - 10 months later[].

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