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General Information

Tabernaemontana solanifolia is a semideciduous shrub or tree growing up to 8 metres tall with an open, widely pyramidal crown. The cylindrical bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree yields a low quality timber which is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use. It is a good pioneer species for restoring native woodland.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - central and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic rainforest, mainly in the more open areas of secondary growth, also sometimes in pastures and along the sides of roads[].

Properties

Weed Potential	Yes
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	6.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[].
The plant often invades open areas such as pastures and so is sometimes considered to be a weed by cattle ranchers[].
A fast-growing plant when young[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A pioneer species that is fast-growing, can invade pasture land and provides food for the native fauna; it can be used in reforestation projects for restoring native woodlands, but should only be used within its native range because of its ability to become a weed[, ].

Other Uses

The wood is coarse-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy with poor mechanical properties and a low resistance to wood-eating organisms. A low quality timber, it is only used for making light boxes[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A germination rate in excess of 30% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 40 days[].

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