Vochysiaceae FAMILY

Qualea dichotoma

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Cultivation Details

HabitDeciduous Tree

GrowthSlow

Prefers a sunny position^[1]. Succeeds in poor soils^[1]. A slow-growing tree, barely reaching a height of 1.5 metres after 2 years from seed^[1].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a semi-shaded position in individual containers. A germination rate of less than 20% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 25 - 50 days^[1]. The seedlings resent root disturbance and so should be grown on in their pots until ready to plant out, which could be almost a year^[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Qualea+dichotoma>

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.