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General Information

Guapira graciliflora is an evergreen tree with a dense, globose crown; it can grow 4 - 5 metres tall. The normally straight, cylindrical bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter with a thick, fissured bark[].
The tree is sometimes gathered from the wild for local use of its wood. An ornamental plant, it can be used in landscaping[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - central, eastern and northeastern Brazil.

Habitat

Dryland forest, savannah and woodland savannah, growing mainly on well-drained slopes, normally in sandy to loamy soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	4.50 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires a sunny position[]. Requires a well-drained soil[]. Prefers a sandy to loamy soil[]. Established plants are drought tolerant[].
A slow-growing plant, even when young[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, light in weight, soft, very flexible, with poor mechanical properties and rapidly rotting if exposed to the elements. It is used locally for low value items such as tool handles, boxes, toys etc[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a sunny position in a nursery seedbed. Make sure the seed is washed thoroughly to remove the fruit pulp, since this contains germination inhibitors. A high germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 2 - 3 days[]. When the seedlings are 5 - 6cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 8 or more months later[].

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