Erythroxylum deciduum
A. St.-Hil.
Saguimba
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(c) Laurent Quéno, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Laurent Quéno
Description
A tropical shrub of the Erythroxylaceae family growing 2-4 m tall in open spaces and 4-8 m tall in forest.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun and in moderate shade. Prefers a moist soil.
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a sunny position in a nursery seedbed.
Other Uses
The wood is fine-textured, straight-grained, uniform, heavy, with moderate mechanical properties and with good durability. It can be used for small items in construction, light cabinet making, door and window jambs, lathe work and tool handles.
Synonyms
References (1)
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
