Itauba

Mezilaurus itauba

Physical Characteristics

Mezilaurus itauba is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[444 ]. The fruit is an ellipsoid berry, around 2 x 1cm[444 ]. No more details.

Medicinal Uses

Abortifacient The bark is used as an abortifacient[46 ].

Known Hazards

None known