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General Information

Molopanthera paniculata is a semideciduous tree with an irregular crown; it can grown 5 - 10 metres tall. The straight bole can be 30 - 60cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its low value wood. It can be used as a pioneer species when restoring native woodland.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic and coastal rainforests, in both the dense, primary forest and also in the more open and secondary growth areas[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	7.50 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Pollinators	Bees
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[].
Young plants have a fast rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing, natural pioneer species; it can be used in reforestation projects for restoring native woodland[].

Other Uses

The wood is coarse-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, easy to cut, with poor to average mechanical properties and not very durable. It is used in general construction as lumber, moldings and trim[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. The seed is very small and so is best sown on the surface and then gently pressed into the soil - be careful not to wash it away when watering. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 30 days[].

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