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General Information

Micrandra elata is an evergreen tree with a dense, tall crown; it can grow 10 - 20 metres tall. The bole is slightly fluted, it can be 30 - 60cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. It can be used in reforestation projects and, being an elegant tree with a beautiful crown, it can be used in landscaping projects[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Peru, Colombia, French Guiana, Surinam.

Habitat

Dense primary forests, occasionally also in secondary formations[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade[].
A fast-growing plant[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing plant that can succeed in sunny positions, it can be used as a pioneer species when restoring native woodland[].

Other Uses

A latex is present in the plant[].

The wood is medium-textured, moderately heavy, of low durability. Soft to cut and easy to split, it is used for low value items such as making ceilings, toys, boxes, door fillings etc[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A high germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 15 - 25 days[]. When the seedlings are 4 - 5cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 5 - 6 months later[].
The seed has a short viability of less than 4 months in storage[].

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