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General Information

Miconia juruensis is a shrub or a tree with a spreading crown; it can grow up to 4.5 metres tall. The cylindrical, moderately straight bole can be up to 20cm in diameter[].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru

Habitat

Banks of streans and secondary forest growth; at elevations around 120 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	4.00 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 wood is variable in colour, from a pale yellowish white with extensive grayish areas, to a uniform light brown. The texture is fine to medium; odorless, but with a slightly bitter taste. The wood is of medium weight to fairly heavy. It is moderately easy to work and takes a smooth finish with a moderate lustre[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed -

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