Emmotum nitens
(Benth.) Miers
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What to Eat
Edible parts: ?
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Bolivia, Brazil, South America,
How to Identify
An evergreen tree. The crown is round. It grow 6-10 m tall.
How to Grow
Grows best in a sunny position. Prefers a fertile, well-drained soil. Established plants are drought tolerant.
Propagation: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a sunny position in individual containers. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 28 - 42 days. The seedlings should be ready to plant out 7 - 8 months later.
Other Uses
The wood is thick-textured, straight-grained, heavy, soft, with moderate mechanical properties and low durability. It can be used for internal purposes in general construction, for plywood and boxes. The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal.
Names & Synonyms
Pi ka tyk o po ti, Sobre
References (3)
- Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116
- Ferns, Useful Tropical Plants.
- Poset, D. A., 2002, Kayapo Ethnoecology and Culture. Routledge
