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General Information

Myrcia selloi is a semi-deciduous tree with a dense, upright crown; it can grow 4 - 6 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood. An ornamental plant, valued especially for its decorative bark, it is planted in landscaping and is particularly useful as a street tree planted under power lines[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Semideciduous forests and Araucaria pine forest[]. An understorey plant, favouring moist sites[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	5.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a position in dappled shade[].
Plants are quite slow-growing[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The black, globose drupe is about 8mm in diameter, containing a single, soft seed[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is compact, moderately heavy, very elastic, resistant to mechanical shock and durable. It is used for poles, tool handles and rafters[].
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 or in individual containers. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 50 days[]. Seedlings develop slowly and it will be another 8 months or more before they are ready to plant out[].

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