Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
1306399

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.S.Pereira & A.C.D.Castello

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 326: 236 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318853

Common Names

  • Aspidosperma brasiliense
  • Brazilian Aspidosperma
  • Brazilian Snakewood

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Description

Aspidosperma brasiliense (also called Brazilian Aspidosperma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a woody stem. It is native to Brazil, and is found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma brasiliense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidosperma brasiliense has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma brasiliense is a tropical evergreen tree that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Aspidosperma brasiliense

Aspidosperma brasiliense can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Aspidosperma brasiliense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma brasiliense?

Aspidosperma brasiliense

What is the common name of Aspidosperma brasiliense?

Brazilian Aspidosperma

What is the natural habitat of Aspidosperma brasiliense?

It is native to Brazil and can be found in dry forests and savannas

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,

References

Ana Carolina Devides Castello: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.D.Castello' in the authors string.
Andreza Stephanie de Souza Pereira (b.2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.S.Pereira' in the authors string.