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General Information

Endlicheria paniculata is an evergreen tree with a dense, irregular crown; it can grow 5 - 10 metres tall. The normally crooked bole can be 30 - 50cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela; C. America - Panama

Habitat

An understorey tree in dense primary forests; favouring deep moist soils on alluvial plains, near rivers and the bottoms of hills, at elevations from sea level to 1,000 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	7.50 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a shady position, growing as an understorey tree in dense and moderate shade[]. Prefers a deep, moist soil[].
A slow-growing tree, even when young[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The bark is aromatic and astringent[].

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, hard, aromatic, with moderate mechanical properties and quite durable. It is used internally in general construction for purposes such as beams, scantlings, laths, boards for walls and door jambs; also for cabinet making, linings and boxes[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 28 - 50 days[].

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