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General Information

Kerianthera preclara is an evergreen tree with a dense, roundish crown; it can grow up to 18 metres tall. The straight bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its poor quality wood. A fast-growing tree that flowers exuberantly, it has potential as an ornamental in landscaping[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - northern Brazil.

Habitat

Amazon rainforest, in both the dense, primary forest and more open areas of secondary growth, growing in upland areas that are not subject to seasonal inundation, favouring well-drained soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a well-drained soil[].
Young plants have a fast rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing pioneer species, it can be used in reforestation projects to restore native woodland[].

Other Uses

The wood is coarse-textured, straight-grained, heavy, hard, with poor mechanical properties and not very durable. A poor quality wood, it is only used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. The seed is very small and so is best sown on the surface and then gently pressed into the soil - be careful not to wash it away when watering. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 40 days[].

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