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General Information

Licania parvifolia is an evergreen tree with a dense, wide, low crown; it can grow 5 - 7 metres tall. The lower branches often touch the ground. The short bole is 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The wood is sometimes used locally.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana.

Habitat

Forests along rivers, most commonly in secondary formations on level land, also in open areas of low, savannahs, usually found in sandy soils rich in humus[]. Open riverine localities, especially river banks and islands[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	6.00 m
Pollinators	Bees
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires a sunny position[]. Tolerant of seasonal inundation of the soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is of medium texture, straight-grained, moderately heavy, with moderate mechanical properties and of little natural durability[]. The wood is used locally for low quality items such as rural work and tool handles[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a sunny position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 35 - 56 days[].

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