Guaçatonga

Scientific name: Casearia sylvestris

Postage (m): 2,80

DAP (cm): 3,0

Country of Origin: BRAZIL
Region: All over the Brazilian territory
Family: Flacourtiaceae

Height of 4-6m.
The wood is suitable for construction, joinery and carpentry.
Its leaves are reputed as medicinal. The tree, poise and small, is great for afforestation of narrow streets in grids.
Its fruits are eaten by many species of birds.
Also used for repopulation of degraded areas of permanent preservation.
Annually produces large quantities of seeds, flowers during the months from June to August.

 

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