Lithraea molleoides
Lithraea molleoides
Safety & Hazards
The tree is very prone to cause allergic reactions in sensitive people[1].
Cultivation Details
Prefers a sunny position[1]. Young plants grow away quickly, easily reaching a height of 3 metres within 2 years[1].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed - it does not require pre-treatment. A germination rate of 80% or more can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 8 - 12 days[1]. When the seedlings are 4 - 5cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 3 - 4 months later[1]. The seed remains viable for at least 6 months[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Lithraea+molleoides>
Pollinators
Bees
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.
- [2]Medicinal Plants of Brazil — Mors W.B.; Rizzini C.T.; Pereira N.A. · Reference Publications; Michigan. · 2000 · ISBN 0-917256-42-5 ↩︎An extremely concise book, listing approximately 1,500 species and varieties of plants with their botanical name, common name in Brazil, regions in Brazil where the plant is found, a brief list of uses and any medically active compounds in the plant.