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General Information

Zanthoxylum monogynum is a spiny, evergreen tree with a dense, roundish crown; it can grow 6 - 20 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 40 - 60cm 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 - Argentina, Paraguay, eastern, central and northern Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Semideciduous forests, where it is most commonly found in more open forests on alluvial soils as well as on the edges of primary forests[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Plants can tolerate seasonal inundation of the soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium and fine-textured, straight-grained, heavy, hard, with moderate mechanical properties and quite durable. It can be used for internal applications in general construction, cabinet making, lathe work, tool handles, cart wheels etc[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a sunny position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 50 - 70 days[]. When the seedlings are 5 - 6cm tall, pot them up into individual containers[].

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