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General Information

Euplassa cantareirae is an evergreen tree with a small, roundish or irregular crown; it can grow 20 - 25 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 70 - 90cm in diameter with a thick bark[].
The tree yields a very beautiful timber, so is commonly harvested from the wild for local use and for export. An ornamental tree, it has the potential for use in landscaping[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

A canopy tree in the Atlantic rainforest, both in the mountain slopes and on the coastal plain, mainly in dense, primary forest, favouring moist, fertile soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	20.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Young plants can tolerate considerable shade, but require more light as they grow older, eventually tolerating full sun[]. Prefers a moist, fertile soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is thick-textured, wavy-grained, moderately heavy, hard to cut, with moderate mechanical properties and with low resistance to the attacks of wood-eating organisms. It is subject to warping when drying. A very beautiful wood, it can be used for decorative laminas and fine cabinet making[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. A germination rate of less than 50% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 30 days[]. Plant them out when the seedlings are 30 - 40cm tall[].

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