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General Information

Schwartzia adamantium is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a sparse, open crown; it can grow up to 4 metres tall. The short bole can be 15 - 25cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes used as a local source of fuel and charcoal.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - central and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Savannah and woodland savannah, favouring open positions in rocky, well-drained soils[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	3.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires an open, sunny position in a well-drained soil[]. Succeeds in poor, rocky soils[]. Established plants are drought tolerant[].
Even when young, this is a slow-growing plant[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, irregular-grained, heavy, hard to cut, moderately durable. Because of its small size, it is only used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

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

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