Crinodendron brasiliense, known as the cinzeiro, is an evergreen shrub to tree in the family Elaeocarpaceae.

It is endemic to Brazil, growing only in the Serra Geral mountain range, specifically within Santa Catarina.

[3] Crinodendron brasiliense is a shrub or tree reaching up to 14 metres (46 ft) in height and having a trunk up to 150 centimetres (59 in) in diameter.

[1][2] A recent study found the narrow distribution and small population size of the species might be linked to its low germination rate (0.003 to 0.004).

[6] The plant has the name 'cinzeiro' (ashtray) or 'cinzeiro-patagua', an allusion to the fact that the species produces a lot of ash (low heat efficiency) when burned.