Common Name: Angelim

General Information

Angelim is a deciduous tree with a sparse and irregular crown; usually growing 5 - 10 metres tall, though when growing in forests it can be 15 metres or more tall[]. The cylindrical bole is normally crooked, 30 - 50cm in diameter, with a thick, corky bark[].
The tree is sometimes gathered from the wild for its timber, and for its medicinal bark[]. It is sometimes cultivated by the Kayapó Indians in NE Brazil for medicinal purposes[]. Ornamental when in bloom, the tree can be used for landscaping[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - most regions in Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Mainly found in primary or secondary, more open woodlands, usually on gentle slopes where the soil is clayey but well drained and of medium fertility[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	8.00 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a sunny position[]. Established plants are drought tolerant[].
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The fruits are diuretic[].

The bark has medicinal uses[, ].

Other Uses

The wood is heavy, hard, fibrous, thick-textured, of medium mechanical resistance and quite durable indoors[]. It is used in general constructions, furniture making, door and window jambs etc[].
The wood is used for fuel and making charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a semi-shaded position in a nursery bed or individual containers[]. Germinations rates are usually less than 50%, taking place in 3 - 5 weeks[].

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