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General Information

Qualea dichotoma is a deciduous tree with an ellipsoid crown; it can grow 10 - 18 metres tall. The bole is slightly fluted, 40 - 50cm in diameter with a thick, corky bark[].
He tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood, which is used locally. A very ornamental plant, it can be used in landscaping, street planting, gardens etc[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern and central Brazil.

Habitat

Savannah, Atlantic rainforest and littoral rainforest; found mainly in secondary formations where it thrives in high, sandy terrains where the drainage is fast[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	15.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a sunny position[]. Succeeds in poor soils[].
A slow-growing tree, barely reaching a height of 1.5 metres after 2 years from seed[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, moderately heavy, soft, with poor mechanical properties and of low durability when exposed to the elements. It is used to make low value items such as boards, furniture structures, toys, boxes etc[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a semi-shaded position in individual containers. A germination rate of less than 20% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 25 - 50 days[]. The seedlings resent root disturbance and so should be grown on in their pots until ready to plant out, which could be almost a year[].

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