Holocalyx balansae
Micheli
Fabaceae
Holocalyx glaziovii Taub.
Common Name:
General Information
Holocalyx balansae is a slow-growing, evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown; it can grow 15 - 25 metres tall. The short bole is fluted and 50 - 80cm in diameter[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
,
588- Title
- A Taxonomic Reappraisal of the South American genus Holocalyx
- Publication
-
- Author
- Mansano V. De F.;
- Publisher
- The New York Botanical Garden Press; New York.
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A paper published in Brittonia 62(2) and released on the Internet as a PDF.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is used locally. A very ornamental tree, providing a good shade[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Known Hazards
The branches and leaves are toxic[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Botanical References
588- Title
- A Taxonomic Reappraisal of the South American genus Holocalyx
- Publication
-
- Author
- Mansano V. De F.;
- Publisher
- The New York Botanical Garden Press; New York.
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A paper published in Brittonia 62(2) and released on the Internet as a PDF.
Range
S. America - Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia.
Habitat
Moist forests or along river margins of the Cerrado domain and in some areas of the seasonally dry tropical forests[
588- Title
- A Taxonomic Reappraisal of the South American genus Holocalyx
- Publication
-
- Author
- Mansano V. De F.;
- Publisher
- The New York Botanical Garden Press; New York.
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A paper published in Brittonia 62(2) and released on the Internet as a PDF.
]. Dense forests[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 20.00 m |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
A tree of subtropical to tropical areas, usually in areas with a distinct dry season.
Plants can tolerate sunny positions when mature[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Prefers a rocky, fertile, humid soil so long as it is well-drained[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Freshly planted seedlings are slow to establish and grow away, barely reaching 2 metres tall in the first two years[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The heartwood is yellowish and distinct from the thick sapwood[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. The wood is heavy, strong, hard, compact, very durable, mechanically very resistant but not elastic[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
,
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Lustre is medium, the wood takes a smooth finish[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
]. An attractive wood with decorative markings, it is used for the manufacture of deluxe articles, decorative turnery etc[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
,
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
]. The wood is used to make tool handles and rustic furniture[
588- Title
- A Taxonomic Reappraisal of the South American genus Holocalyx
- Publication
-
- Author
- Mansano V. De F.;
- Publisher
- The New York Botanical Garden Press; New York.
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A paper published in Brittonia 62(2) and released on the Internet as a PDF.
]. The wood is used for general carpentry, lathe work, walking sticks, arrows and clubs[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Because of its fluted trunk, its wood has low commercial value for furniture[
588- Title
- A Taxonomic Reappraisal of the South American genus Holocalyx
- Publication
-
- Author
- Mansano V. De F.;
- Publisher
- The New York Botanical Garden Press; New York.
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A paper published in Brittonia 62(2) and released on the Internet as a PDF.
].
A good fuel wood[
588- Title
- A Taxonomic Reappraisal of the South American genus Holocalyx
- Publication
-
- Author
- Mansano V. De F.;
- Publisher
- The New York Botanical Garden Press; New York.
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A paper published in Brittonia 62(2) and released on the Internet as a PDF.
].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. The seed can be sown without removing the pulp since this is thin and keeps the seed moist[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Sow in individual containers in a lightly shaded position. Germination rates are usually very good, the seed sprouting in 30 - 60 days. Seedlings grow away slowly, taking 12 months before they are ready to plant out[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
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