Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 49 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290361
Common Names
- Aspidosperma camporum
- Campo Tree
- Lancewood
Synonyms
- Macaglia camporum Kuntze [unknown]
- Aspidosperma warmingii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
Description
Aspidosperma camporum (also called Cuspa, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a thick, furrowed bark. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and glossy green. It is found in tropical rainforests and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidosperma camporum 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 camporum flower is small and yellow-green in color. Its seeds are small and reddish-brown in color. Its seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidosperma camporum 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 camporum
Aspidosperma camporum can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.
Aspidosperma camporum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma camporum?
Aspidosperma camporum
What is the common name of Aspidosperma camporum?
Campo Aspidosperma
What is the natural habitat of Aspidosperma camporum?
Tropical rainforests in Central and 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,