Common Name:

General Information

Lafoensia glyptocarpa is a semideciduous tree with a dense, globose crown; it can grow 15 - 25 metres tall. The cylindrical bole can be 40 - 60cm in diameter with a thick, deeply fissured bark[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber. It can also be used as a pioneer species to restore woodland and has an elegant shape and magnificent foliage, so is widely used for street planting in southern Brazil[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic rainforest, growing in both the dense primary forest and also in more open and secondary formations[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	20.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a sunny position[]. Succeeds in a wide range of soils[].
A fairly fast-growing tree, able to reach a height of 2.5 - 3 metres within 2 years from seed[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing tree that succeeds in a wide range of soils, it can be used as a pioneer species in planting schemes to restore native woodland[].

Other Uses

A violet dye stuff is obtained from the plant[]. (Part not specified)

The wood is heavy, hard, durable if kept dry. It can be used in general construction, cabinet making and carpentry[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed and only just cover the seed. A germination rate in excess of 50% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 10 - 20 days[]. When the seedlings are 4 - 5cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 6 - 7 months later[].

Add a Comment:

If you have any useful information about this plant, please leave a comment. Comments have to be approved before they are shown here.

Name:

Email(Private):

Message:

Captcha: 10 times itself is?