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General Information

Sloanea retusa is an evergreen tree with a small, rounded crown; it can grow 8 - 14 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 40 - 50cm 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

Mainly in secondary formations in gallery forests and higher elevation semideciduous forests, found on a wide variety of soils but favouring well-drained slopes at elevations from 400 - 700 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	11.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a position with some shade[]. Tolerant of a range of soil conditions, preferring a well-drained soil[].
Plants have a moderate rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, irregular-grained, heavy, hard, moderately durable. It is suitable for internal construction, wagon frames and agricultural implements[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A germination rate of less than 30% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 55 - 75 days[].

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