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General Information

Micropholis venulosa is an evergreen shrub or a tree that can grow up to 35 metres tall. The bole can be 50 - 110cm in diameter, with steep buttresses[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood. The wood is a source of 'curupixa' wood, which is traded internationally.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - northern Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas; C. America - Panama, Costa Rica.

Habitat

Lowland rain forest, in areas subject to seasonal inundation and also in areas free from flooding; at elevations up to 600 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	28.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is a source of a good quality hardwood known as 'curupixa'. We do not have a specific description for the wood of this species, but a general description of curupixa wood is as follows:-
The heartwood is a yellow-brown to grey-brown, sometimes with pink or purplish glints; it is not demarcated from the sapwood. The texture is fine; the grain is straight. The wood is moderately heavy to heavy; moderately hard; not very durable, being susceptible to fungi, dry wood borers and termites. It seasons fairly quickly, with only a slight risk of checking or distortion; once dry it is poorly stable in service. It has a fairly high blunting effect, stellite-tipped and tungsten carbide tools are recommended; nailing and screwing are good; gluing is correct. The wood is used for making high class furniture, cabinet making, turnery, wood-ware, light carpentry, interior joinery and panelling, flooring, veneer etc[].

Propagation

Seed -

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