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General Information

Ocotea corymbosa is a semideciduous tree with a dense, globose crown; it can grow 10 - 20 metres tall. The slightly crooked bole can be 40 - 60cm in diameter with a thick bark[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. It can also be used in reforestation projects, especially in sandy soils. An ornamental tree with a good shape and an attractive flowering display, it is used as a street tree in some cities in southern Brazil[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Paraguay, southern, eastern and central Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Savannah and in the transition to semideciduous forests, favouring well-drained, sandy soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in the wild[]. Established plants are drought tolerant[].
Trees have a moderate rate of growth, reaching about 2.5 metres within 2 years from seed[].
Although they fruit very freely, trees do not usually produce many fertile seeds due to fungal infection[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A natural pioneer species, though of only moderate growth. It is particularly suited for reforestation schemes in sandy soils[].

Other Uses

The wood is moderately heavy, with good mechanical properties and moderately durable. It is easy to work, but has a foul aroma, especially when freshly cut. It is used in construction, mainly for internal purposes[].

Propagation

Seed - it has a very short viability and so is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 60 days[]. When the seedlings are 4 - 5cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 8 - 9 months later[].

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