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General Information

Nectandra grandiflora is an evergreen tree with a low, dense, globose crown; it can grow 10 - 15 metres tall. The short, straight, more or less cylindrical bole can be 40 - 70cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its useful wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Mainly found in more open situations in gallery forests, altitude forests, rainforests and Araucaria forests, favouring deep, fertile soils; at elevations from 600 - 1,300 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	12.50 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun to moderate shade[]. Prefers a deep, fertile soil but can succeed in both dry and moist conditions[].
A slow-growing plant, even when small[].
The branches and trunk are attacked by insect borers, which reduce the tree's useful life[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, wavy-grained, moderately heavy, soft to cut, with moderate mechanical properties and a good natural durability. It has a disagreeable smell when freshly cut. It is used in construction for purposes such as beams, scantlings, laths, door jambs and linings; for making furniture, tool handles and cart bodies[].

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 usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 50 - 60 days[].

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