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General Information

Simira glaziovii is a semideciduous tree with a fairly dense, roundish crown; it can grow 6 - 12 metres tall. The slightly crooked bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its low value wood, which is also probably the source of a dye tha is used commercially. It can be grown as a pioneer species when restoring native woodland.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic rainforest, mainly in more open and secondary growth areas, favouring well-drained soils on slopes[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	9.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a well-drained soil[].
Young plants have a fast rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing tree, tolerant of full sun; it can be used as a pioneer when restoring native woodland[].

Other Uses

We have no specific information for this species, but the wood and the bark of many species in this genus yield a red dye that is used commercially[].

The wood is coarse-textured, straight-grained, light in weight, easy to cut, with poor mechanical properties and not very durable. A low value wood, it is only used for purposes such as the fillings of doors and panels, moldings, toys and light boxes[].
We have no more information for the wood from this species, but a general description of the wood from this genus is as follows:-
The heartwood is rather dark brown, usually poorly developed; the sapwood usually becoming red, pink, or violet-rose throughout or more often variegated and often fading to yellowish-brown on the surface. The texture is rather fine and uniform; the grain straight to irregular; lustre is medium to low; the wood is odourless when dry, the taste slightly bitter. Based on a laboratory evaluation, the wood is reported to have moderate resistance to attack by decay fungi. Working properties are reported as good. The wood is used for purposes such as turnery, boxes and crates, interior trim, millwork, light construction[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 70 - 90 days[].

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