Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
helstonei
ID:
291464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donsel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 21: 253 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290796

Common Names

  • Helstonei Aspidosperma
  • Helstonei's Aspidosperma
  • Helstonei White Aspidosperma

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Description

Aspidosperma helstonei (also called Helstone's Aspidosperma, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Brazil. It has a conical shape with a rounded crown and can grow up to 20 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in forests, woodland and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma helstonei is used as an ornamental tree and for its wood. It is also used in landscaping and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidosperma helstonei has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds of Aspidosperma helstonei are small, with a light brown coating. The seedlings of Aspidosperma helstonei are small, with a thin stem and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma helstonei is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 m tall. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Aspidosperma helstonei

Aspidosperma helstonei is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Aspidosperma helstonei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma helstonei?

Aspidosperma helstonei

What is the common name of Aspidosperma helstonei?

Helstone's Aspidosperma

What is the natural habitat of Aspidosperma helstonei?

Tropical rainforests of 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,

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