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General Information

Harleyodendron unifoliolatum is an evergreen tree with an irregular crown; it can grow 6 - 12 metres tall. The short, almost cylindrical bole can be 15 - 25cm 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 - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

An understorey, possibly sometimes canopy, tree of the floodplains of the Atlantic rainforest[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	9.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in the dappled shade of the woodland, though tolerating full sun as it grows older[].
Young plants have a moderate rate of growth[].
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is coarse-textured, irregular-grained, very heavy, hard. It is usually only available in small sizes and so its use is restricted to items such as small implements[].
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 germination rate of almost 100% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within a few days[].

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