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General Information

Matayba elaeagnoides is a semideciduous tree with an open crown growing 6 - 14 metres tall. The short, crooked bole can be 30 - 50cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, southern and eastern Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

An understorey tree in Araucaria forest and broadleaved forests found in dense primary forest and in the more advanced stages of secondary forest; favouring moist soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	10.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun and also in moderate shade[]. Prefers a moist soil[].
The tree has a moderate rate of growth, able to reach a height of around 2.5 metres within 2 years from seed[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is moderately heavy, hard, with reasonable mechanical properties, durable if kept dry. It is used in construction for purposes such as rafters, beams, laths, boards etc[].
The wood is 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 or in individual containers. A moderate germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 10 - 20 days[]. When the seedbed-sown seedlings are 4 - 6cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 4 - 6 months later[].
The seed has a viability of less than 3 months in storage[].

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