Eschweilera nana
(O. Berg.) Miers
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What to Eat
Edible parts: ?
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Brazil, South America,
How to Identify
A tree. It grows 3-12 m tall.
How to Grow
Requires a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils. Established plants are drought tolerant. Even when young, the plant has a slow rate of growth.
Propagation: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers - placing 3 - 4 seeds in each container. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 50 - 70 days.
Other Uses
The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, hard, with a low resistance to insect attacks. Its small size means that it is only suitable for purposes such as small domestic items and agricultural implements. The wood is used for fuel.
Names & Synonyms
Sapucaua, Tucuri
References (1)
- 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
