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General Information

Erisma bracteosum is a semideciduous tree with a dense but narrow, elongate crown; it can grow 12 - 30 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 40 - 60cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - northern Brazil, Peru.

Habitat

A canopy or subcanopy tree in the dense, primary formations of the Amazon rainforest, growing in humid, upland areas that are not subject to seasonal inundation, favouring areas of sandy soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	23.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Young plants grow best in the dappled woodland shade, becoming more light-demanding as they grow and tolerant of full sun when larger[]. Prefers a sandy soil[].
A slow-growing tree[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is coarse-textured, irregular-grained, moderately heavy, with moderate mechanical properties and not very durable. It can be used for internal construction, ceilings, laths and boards[].

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 70 - 90 days[].

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