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General Information

Guapira opposita is an evergreen tree with a dense, pyramidal crown; it can grow 6 - 20 metres tall. The crooked, more or less cylindrical bole can be 40 - 60cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador.

Habitat

Atlantic rainforest, coastal Atlantic rainforest and higher elevation forests, usually in the dense primary forest, growing in alluvial plains, valley bottoms and lower parts of slopes[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	13.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun to moderate shade[]. Prefers a moist soil[].
Even when young, the plants are considered to be slow growing[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, cross-grained, heavy, soft, with poor mechanical properties and very susceptible to rot. It is sometimes used locally for internal purposes in construction and light cabinet making[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A high germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 10 - 20 days[].

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