Euplassa cantareirae

Euplassa cantareirae is an evergreen tree in the Proteaceae family. Louro Faja is one of its recorded common names. It comes from southern and eastern Brazil. Kew lists its range from São Paulo to Santa Catarina. Plants For A Future also includes Rio Grande do Sul. It grows in the canopy of Brazil's Atlantic rainforest. Its habitat spans mountain slopes and the coastal plain. It occurs mainly in dense forest with little past disturbance.

The tree reaches about 66–82 feet [20–25 metres] in height. These figures describe the species, rather than a confirmed garden range. Its small crown may be rounded or uneven in outline. A straight, cylindrical trunk supports the crown. The trunk can measure 2.3–3 feet [0.7–0.9 metres] across. Thick bark covers the trunk. The tree keeps its leaves through the year. The supplied sources give no further leaf details. They also lack descriptions of its flowers and fruit.

Young trees can grow with a good deal of shade. They need more light as they gain size. Older trees can tolerate full sun. The species prefers soil that stays moist and is fertile. Kew places it within a seasonally dry tropical climate. Plants For A Future lists USDA hardiness zones 10–12. The sources provide no tested minimum temperature or UK hardiness rating. Its form gives it potential as a landscape tree. The records describe it as a wild plant.

Growers can raise this tree from seed. Sow ripe seed promptly, using a separate pot for each. Keep the pots in partial shade during germination. Seeds may sprout within 20–30 days of sowing. Fewer than half may germinate, according to Useful Tropical Plants. Plant seedlings out at 1–1.3 feet [0.3–0.4 metres] tall. The sources give no growth rate or pruning guidance.

People harvest wild trees for timber, for local use and export. The wood serves for fine cabinets and decorative veneers. It has a coarse texture and a wavy grain. It is moderately heavy and can be hard to cut. Wood-eating organisms can damage it, and drying may cause warping. These timber problems do not establish disease risks for living trees. No food or medicinal uses are recorded. Useful Tropical Plants reports no known hazards. That does not confirm safety for people or pets.