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General Information

Pera heteranthera is a semideciduous tree with a dense, globose crown; it can grow 5 - 9 metres tall. The short, cylindrical bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. It is also suitable as a pioneer species in reforestation projects for native woodlands.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - northern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Humid Atlantic forest tablelands, found mainly on slopes and usually occurring in secondary formations[]

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	7.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a sunny position[].
Young plants have a moderate rate of growth[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A natural pioneer species, also providing food for the native fauna, the tree can be used in reforestation projects for re-establishing native woodland[].

Other Uses

The wood is straight-grained, even-textured, moderately heavy, susceptible to rot. It is easy to cut, but of low quality and used only for purposes such as toys, mouldings and boxes[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A germination rate of around 40% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 40 - 50 days[].

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