Lecythis corrugata
Poit.
Lecythidaceae
Bertholletia minor Choisy ex R.Knuth
Chytroma basilaris Miers
Chytroma corrugata (Poit.) R.Knuth
Chytroma rosea (Spruce ex O.Berg) Miers
Chytroma rubiflora Miers
Chytroma salebrosa (O.Berg) Miers
Eschweilera conduplicata A.C.Sm.
Eschweilera corrugata (Poit.) Miers
Eschweilera jenmanii R.Knuth
Eschweilera patrisii R.Knuth
Eschweilera salebrosa (O.Berg) Nied.
Lecythis cognata Miers
Lecythis martini O.Berg
Lecythis rosea Spruce ex O.Berg
Lecythis rubicunda Miers
Lecythis salebrosa O.Berg
Lecythis venusta Miers
Common Name:
General Information
Lecythis corrugata is an evergreen tree with a fairly long, narrow crown; it can grow up to 30 metres tall. The bole has shallow, longitudinal furrows, it can be unbranched for 12 metres or more, around 40cm in diameter with buttresses at the base[
422- Title
- Fruits of the Guianan Flora
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Roosmalen. M.G.M.
- Publisher
- Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands.
- Year
- 1985
- ISBN
- 90-9000988-4
- Description
- Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat.
,
492- Title
- Timbers of British Guiana
- Publication
-
- Author
- Stone H.: Freeman W.G.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- The Crown Agents for the Colonies: London.
- Year
- 1914
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A guide to the woods of Guiana, though there is no description of the plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and as a source of wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
S. America - northern Brazil, Venezuela, the Guyanas.
Habitat
A common plant of rain forests and marsh forests, especially along the sides of water courses[
422- Title
- Fruits of the Guianan Flora
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Roosmalen. M.G.M.
- Publisher
- Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands.
- Year
- 1985
- ISBN
- 90-9000988-4
- Description
- Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat.
].
Properties
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 25.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
An infusion of the bark is used to treat diarrhoea[
348- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Guianas
- Publication
-
- Author
- DeFilipps, R. A.; Maina, S. L.; & Crepin, J.
- Website
- http://botany.si.edu/bdg/medicinal/index.html
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Museum
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A down-loadable PDF document of a book in pre-publication awaiting illustration. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region
].
A decoction of the bark is poured onto cuts in order to accelerate the healing process[
348- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Guianas
- Publication
-
- Author
- DeFilipps, R. A.; Maina, S. L.; & Crepin, J.
- Website
- http://botany.si.edu/bdg/medicinal/index.html
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Museum
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A down-loadable PDF document of a book in pre-publication awaiting illustration. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region
].
Other Uses
The inner bark is long and stiingy like that of the Lime-tree (Tilia spp.)[
492- Title
- Timbers of British Guiana
- Publication
-
- Author
- Stone H.: Freeman W.G.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- The Crown Agents for the Colonies: London.
- Year
- 1914
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A guide to the woods of Guiana, though there is no description of the plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. The inner bark of the lime is a source of fibre - is this bark used similarly?[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
The heartwood is a reddish or greyish-brown; it is not clearly demarcated from the 4cm wide band of light brown sapwood. The grain is fine and dense, the wood cold and smooth to the touch with a peculiar smell when worked, but no discernible taste when seasoned. It is heavy; hard, becoming harder with age; exceedingly strong and hard to break transversely; durable to very durable. There are differing reports on its ability to resist the attacks of toredo and barnacles[
492- Title
- Timbers of British Guiana
- Publication
-
- Author
- Stone H.: Freeman W.G.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- The Crown Agents for the Colonies: London.
- Year
- 1914
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A guide to the woods of Guiana, though there is no description of the plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. It is widely recognized for its high resistance to marine borers[
960- Title
- Report of Marine Borer Conference 1952
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- University of Miami; Florida
- Year
- 1953
- ISBN
-
- Description
- It includes a report on woods suitable for use in a marine environment. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. The wood is very hard to saw and plane; it is fissile, taking nails badly; it turns and polishes indifferently, except in the best qualities; it cleaves straight. The wood is not very ornamental, but can be used for house-framing, wharves and sluices[
492- Title
- Timbers of British Guiana
- Publication
-
- Author
- Stone H.: Freeman W.G.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- The Crown Agents for the Colonies: London.
- Year
- 1914
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A guide to the woods of Guiana, though there is no description of the plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed -
If you have any useful information about this plant, please leave a comment. Comments have to be approved before they are shown here.
Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
