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General Information

Miconia dichrophylla is a tree with a spreading crown; it can grow up to 11 metres tall. The cylindrical, moderately straight bole sometimes branches from low down, at other times it can be free of branches for more than 4 metres; it is around 25cm in diameter[].
The wood is highly valued locally for its durability, and is often harvested from the wild.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru.

Habitat

Common in thickets, usually in sandy loams; at elevations from 180 - 548 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	8.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

We have no specific information for this species, but the small, blue, purple or black fruits of many, if not all, species in this genus is edible[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The heartwood is dark reddish or grayish chocolate brown; it is clearly demarcated from the sapwood, which is light or dark brown with a grayish cast, occasionally with darker brown streaks. The texture is uniformly fine; the grain straight or irregular. The wood is hard, heavy, and tenacious or fairly so, though susceptible to insect attacks. It is moderately easy to work and takes a smooth, fairly lustrous finish. The durable timber is esteemed for piling and house construction[].

Propagation

Seed -

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