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General Information

Toulicia guianensis is an evergreen tree with a small, sparse, irregular crown; it can grow 7 - 11 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 30 - 50cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - northern Brazil, Venezuela, the Guyanas.

Habitat

Amazon rainforest, often in areas subject to seasonal inundation, growing mainly near rivers and streams in moist, fertile soils[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	9.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun to moderate shade[]. Prefers a moist, fertile soil[]. Tolerant of seasonal inundation of the soil[].
Young plants have a fast rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The root and bark are astringent. A decoction is taken as a remedy for diarrhoea[].

A decoction of the bark is taken as a treatment for malaria[].

The latex from the bark is applied to the skin as a treatment for chicken pox or measles[].

Other Uses

The white wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, heavy, soft and easy to work with, with moderate mechanical properties and not very durable when exposed to the elements[]. It is only used locally for mainly internal applications such as scantlings, wall boards, laths, beams, interiors of doors and panels, tool handles etc[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[]. It makes a good fuel because it is easy to ignite[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 28 - 35 days[].

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