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General Information

Meliosma sellowii is an evergreen tree with a dense, elongate to pyramidal crown; it can grow 7 - 11 metres tall. The short, cylindrical bole can be 20 - 40cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. An ornamental plant, it can be used in landscaping[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - southern, eastern and central Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic rainforest and at higher elevations in the semideciduous forest, found mainly in dense, primary forest on land rich in organic matter[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	9.00 m
Self-fertile	Yes
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in dense to dappled shade[]. Prefers a soil rich in organic matter[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, wavy-grained, moderately heavy, soft, with poor mechanical properties and moderately durable. It is only used locally for light cabinet making, small general constructions, lathe work, tool handles, toys etc[].
The wood is a good quality fuel[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed or in individual containers. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 60 - 90 days[]. When the seedbed-sown seedlings are 5 - 6cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 8 - 10 months later[].

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