Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
australe
ID:
290986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 58 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290318

Common Names

  • Aspidosperma australe
  • Southern Aspidosperma
  • Southern Peroba

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Synonyms

  • Macaglia australis (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma argenteum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma missionum Speg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma occidentale Malme [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma australe estrellense Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma australe erythroxylum Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma australe longepetiolatum Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Aspidosperma australe (also called Southern Aspidosperma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 10–20 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico south to Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma australe is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidosperma australe has small, yellowish-green flowers that appear in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round seeds that mature in the fall. The seeds are a food source for wildlife. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma australe is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to South America. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Aspidosperma australe

Aspidosperma australe can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.

Aspidosperma australe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma australe?

Aspidosperma australe

What is the common name of Aspidosperma australe?

Southern Aspidosperma

What is the natural range of Aspidosperma australe?

South America

Species in the Aspidosperma genus

Aspidosperma album, Aspidosperma araracanga, Aspidosperma auriculatum, Aspidosperma australe, Aspidosperma camporum, Aspidosperma capitatum, Aspidosperma carapanauba, Aspidosperma cuspa, Aspidosperma cylindrocarpon, Aspidosperma darienense, Aspidosperma decussatum, Aspidosperma desmanthum, Aspidosperma discolor, Aspidosperma dispermum, Aspidosperma eburneum, Aspidosperma eteanum, Aspidosperma excelsum, Aspidosperma fendleri, Aspidosperma formosanum, Aspidosperma gehrtii, Aspidosperma glaucum, Aspidosperma helstonei, Aspidosperma illustre, Aspidosperma inundatum, Aspidosperma leucocymosum, Aspidosperma limae, Aspidosperma macrocarpon, Aspidosperma macrophyllum, Aspidosperma megalocarpon, Aspidosperma megaphyllum, Aspidosperma multiflorum, Aspidosperma myristicifolium, Aspidosperma nanum, Aspidosperma neblinae, Aspidosperma nemorale, Aspidosperma nigricans, Aspidosperma nobile, Aspidosperma oblongum, Aspidosperma obscurinervium, Aspidosperma olivaceum, Aspidosperma pachypterum, Aspidosperma parvifolium, Aspidosperma pichonianum, Aspidosperma polyneuron, Aspidosperma pyricollum, Aspidosperma pyrifolium, Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco, Aspidosperma quirandy, Aspidosperma ramiflorum, Aspidosperma reductum,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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