Lacistema hasslerianum
Chodat
Guruguva
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Description
A tropical shrub or small tree in the Lacistemataceae family, growing 2-4 m tall and reaching up to 7 m in forest conditions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Found in the wild in dry soils. Established plants are drought tolerant. Young plants have a moderate rate of growth.
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A germination rate of around 30% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 40 days.
Other Uses
The wood is coarse-textured, straight-grained, light in weight, easy to cut, with a low resistance to wood-eating organisms. Because of its small size it is only used for fuel.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Gorogo
References (1)
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
