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General Information

Myrciaria strigipes is a semideciduous shrub or small tree with a dense crown; it can grow 4 - 9 metres tall. The short, crooked bole usually branches from low down and can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its edible fruit, which is a popular local food. The plant is sometimes cultivated as a fruit crop[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Higher montane forests, found mainly in deep, well-watered soils[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	7.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a sunny position[].
Newly planted young trees grow away quite slowly[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The yellowish fruit is a globose berry 22 - 28mm in diameter[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is straight-grained, of medium texture, heavy, susceptible to wood eating organisms[]. It is usually too small to be used for anything other than fuel and making charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - it has a short viability and so is best sown as soon as it is ripe. Sow in a semi-shaded position in a nursery seedbed. Germination rates are usually above 90%, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 35 days[]. The seedlings grow away quite slowly[].

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