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General Information

Qualea glaziovii is a semideciduous tree with a dense, globose crown; it can grow 12 - 28 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 40 - 60cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Rainforests, where it is most commonly found at higher elevations in well-drained soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	20.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade[]. Prefers a well-drained soil[].
A fast-growing tree[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is of average texture, irregular-grained, moderately heavy, of average mechanical properties, slightly susceptible to wood-eating insects. Easy to work, it is used for internal construction, ceilings, lathes, boards etc[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A germination rate of around 65% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 35 days[].

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