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General Information

Drypetes standleyi is a tree growing from 10 - 30 metres tall. The bole can be up to 120cm in diameter[, ]. The bole is usually straight and cylindrical[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood and medicines.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Ecuador, Venezuela; C. America - Panama, Costa Rica, Panama.

Habitat

Evergreen or partly deciduous forest formations on both the Caribbean and Pacific slopes of Costa Rica at elevations from 50 - 700 metres[]. Wet or very humid forests in Panama[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	20.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required333, ].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaves are used to treat insect bites - the leaves are burned and the smoke applied to the affected part[].

Other Uses

The wood is used for fences and in rural housing construction posts[].
The wood is used for fuel[]..

Propagation

Seed -

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