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Summary
Endemic to Brazil, Guabiyu or Myrcianthes pungens is a semi-deciduous and slow-growing tree growing up to 20 m in height. It has a dense and round canopy and a crooked bole that can be about 40 cm in diameter. The leaves are simple and pointed. The flowers are white and located at the leaf axils. Guabiyu is grown throughout the southern part of South America mainly for its edible fruits and timber though it also has medicinal uses. The fruit’s succulent and juicy pulp has a sweet flavor. The wood is heavy, highly durable, and used for cabinet making, turnery, construction, tool handles, etc.
Physical Characteristics
Myrcianthes pungens is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bees.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Acreugenia pungens (O.Berg) Kausel Eugenia pungens O.Berg Eugenia ybaviyu Parodi Luma pungens (O.Ber
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit
Edible Uses:
Fruit - raw[416 ]. A succulent, juicy pulp with a sweet, pleasant flavour[416 , 419 ]. The dark purple, globose fruit is up to 25mm in diameter[416 , 419 ].
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Medicinal Uses
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Miscellany
The leaves are used medicinally[317 ].
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Other Uses
Charcoal Containers Fuel Furniture Miscellany Wood
Other Uses The wood is straight-grained, compact, heavy, very elastic and very durable[419 ]. It is used for fine cabinet making, turnery, construction, tool handles etc[317 , 419 ]. The wood is used to make charcoal[317 ].
Special Uses
Food Forest
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Cultivation details
A plant of tropical and subtropical areas, mainly at higher elevations up to 2,200 metres in the tropics. Prefers a position in dappled shade[419 ]. A fairly slow-growing plant, it is less than 2 metres tall when 2 years old[419 ].
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Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed or in individual containers. A germination rate in excess of 50% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 40 days[419 ]. Seedlings develop slowly and will take at least another 8 months before being ready to plant out[419 ].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Guabiyu, arrayán, guabijú, guabirá, guabiyú, ibaviyú, mato.
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Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Brazil; Bolivia, Plurinational State of, Argentina, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay,
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Status: Endangered B1+2c
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(O.Berg) D.Legrand
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