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General Information

Vantanea bahiaensis is an evergreen tree with a low, dense, rounded crown; it can grow 5 - 9 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 wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic and coastal rainforests, growing in dense primary forest as well as in more open and secondary growth areas[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	7.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[].
A slow-growing plant, even when small[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, straight-grained, heavy, slightly susceptible to the attacks of wood-eating organisms. Because of its small size, it is only used for items such as tool handles, small utensils and boxes[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

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 100 - 120 days[].

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