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General Information

Pogonophora schomburgkiana is an evergreen tree with a dense, narrow, elongated crown; it can grow 5 - 20 metres tall. The straight, 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 - Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas.

Habitat

Humid upland forests, usually in secondary formations[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade[].
A fast-growing tree[].
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 fast-growing, natural pioneer species, it is suitable for use in reforestation projects to re-establish native woodland[].

Other Uses

The wood is irregular-grained, coarse-textured, heavy, with a low resistance to wood eating organisms. It has low to moderate mechanical properties and is only used for purposes such as toys, boxes, panels and plywood veneer[].

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 90 - 120 days[].

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