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Summary
A fast growing natural pioneer species found in Brazil, Tabernaemontana hystrix is a shrub or tree with a low but dense crown. It grows up to 6 m in height with a short and crooked bole that can be up to 30 cm in diameter. The plant is not edible and has no medicinal value. The wood is light in weight, soft, and not resistant to rot. Such characteristics make it an ideal use for boards, rafters and beams. It is also used for fuel and charcoal.
Physical Characteristics
Tabernaemontana hystrix is an evergreen Tree growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Peschiera fuchsiifolia (A.DC.) Miers Peschiera gaudichaudii (A.DC.) Miers Peschiera gracillima Miers
Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Charcoal Pioneer Wood
Agroforestry Uses: A fast-growing natural pioneer that can quickly invade pasture, it also provides every year a large crop of fruits that are avidly eaten by birds. It is an essential choice for planting schemes to re-establish native woodland[419 ]. Other Uses The wood is light in weight, soft and with low resistance to rot. It can be used for boards in general, rafters and beams[419 ]. The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[419 ].
Special Uses
Attracts Wildlife
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Grows best in a sunny position[419 ]. The plant can become a serious weed in pastures where it often self-sows freely and also sends up suckers from the roots[419 ].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position or in the sun in a nursery seedbed or in individual containers. A germination rate in excess of 80% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 40 days[419 ]. The seed remains viable in storage for at least 10 months[419 ].
Other Names
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Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Brazil
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
The plant can become a serious weed in pastures where it often self-sows freely and also sends up suckers from the roots[419 ].
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
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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