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General Information

Plenckia populnea is a much-branched, deciduous tree with an open, globose crown; it can grow 6 - 10 metres tall. The short bole can be 30 - 50cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Semideciduous forests and savannah, favouring well-drained, open positions in fertile soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	8.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil of at least moderate fertility[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is moderately heavy, hard, with moderate mechanical properties and of low durability when exposed to the elements. It is used in general construction, lathe work, carpentry, cabinet making etc[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed taking a long time to sprout[].
The seed has a very low viability in storage, of probably less than 30 days[].

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