Malvaceae FAMILY

Basiloxylon brasiliensis

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Cultivation Details

HabitEvergreen Tree

GrowthFast

Grows best in a sunny position^[1]. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions in the wild^[1]. A fast-growing tree, able to reach a height of 2 - 4 metres within 2 years from seed^[1].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. A high germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 30 days^[1]. The seedlings grow away quickly and they should be ready to plant out less than 6 months later^[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-19. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Basiloxylon+brasiliensis>

Pollinators

Data unavailable

References

[1]Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition. — Lorenzi. H. · Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil. · 2002 · ISBN 85-86714-17-8 ↩︎Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.