Country of Origin: Brazil 

 

Region: PR to RS 

 

Family: Verbenaceae 

 

Portevaria 4 to 9 meters. 

Deciduous tree canopy and thin cylindrical trunk. Small, clear and without importance ornamental flowers. The fruits are red, the drupe type and eagerly consumed by several species of birds. 

 

Presents rapid growth. 

 

  Due to their small size, can be successfully used in urban afforestation of streets estreitassob grids. Also indicated for mixed reforestation, aimed at conservation areas.