Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuhlm. & Piraja
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 375 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290848
Common Names
- Illustre Aspidosperma
- Illustre's Aspidosperma
- Illustre White Aspidosperma
Synonyms
- Coutinia illustris Vell. [unknown]
Description
Aspidosperma illustre (also called Illustrious 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 illustre 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 illustre has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds of Aspidosperma illustre are small, with a light brown coating. The seedlings of Aspidosperma illustre are small, with a thin stem and bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidosperma illustre is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to South America. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be collected in the fall and sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Aspidosperma illustre
Aspidosperma illustre is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Aspidosperma illustre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma illustre?
Aspidosperma illustre
What is the common name of Aspidosperma illustre?
Illustre Aspidosperma
What is the natural range of Aspidosperma illustre?
Brazil
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,