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General Information

Trichilia pallens is an evergreen tree with a dense, globose crown; it can grow 4 - 7 metres tall. The short bole can be 15 - 25cm in diameter[].
The poor quality wood is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use. A small, ornamental tree, it could be used in urban landscaping[].
Although not under imminent threat, the plant is restricted to the Atlantic rainforest which has been largely cleared by human activity. It is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic and coastal rainforest, usually in the dense, primary forest, mainly growing on poor, moist soils on the floodplains and by river banks, at elevations up to 700 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Near Threatened
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	5.50 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in dappled woodland shade[]. Prefers a moist soil[]. Tolerant of poor soils[]. Tolerant of seasonal inundation of the soil[].
A slow-growing plant, even when small[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, easy to cut, with a moderate resistance to the attacks of wood-eating organisms. Because of its small size it is only used for purposes such as making toys and light boxes[].

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 50 - 70 days[].

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