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General Information

Dasyphyllum tomentosum is an evergreen tree with a dense, elongate crown; it can grow 7 - 15 metres tall. The often crooked bole can be 20 - 40cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

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

Habitat

Forests, usually as an understorey in Araucaria forests, sometimes in the more open, secondary growth areas; favouring moist and rocky soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	12.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Tolerant of direct sun, but generally preferring positions in lightly dappled shade[]. Prefers a moist soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The heartwood and sapwood are not clearly demarcated. The wood is moderately heavy with a low resistance to rot. It is only used for making light boxes[].
The wood makes an acceptable fuel and is also used for making charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. The seed is very small so is best sown on the surface of the soil and then gently watered into the soil, being careful not to wash it away. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting after 50 or more days[].

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