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General Information

Drypetes sessiliflora is an evergreen tree with a small, rounded crown, growing 10 - 25 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 30 - 45cm in diameter[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic rainforest, favouring higher slopes with clay soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	18.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Young plants grow best in the dappled shade of the forest, but become more able to succeed in sunnier positions as they grow larger[]. Prefers clay soils in the wild[].
A slow growing plant, even when small[].
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

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight to irregular-grained, moderately heavy, hard to cut, with moderate mechanical properties and slightly susceptible to wood-eating organisms. It is used for general internal construction[].

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 50 - 70 days[].

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