Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
inundatum
ID:
291537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 3: 245 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290869

Common Names

  • Inundatum Aspidosperma
  • Inundatum's Aspidosperma
  • Inundatum White Aspidosperma

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Synonyms

  • Aspidosperma acanthocarpum Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Aspidosperma inundatum (also called flooded aspidosperma, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 20 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma inundatum 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

The flower of Aspidosperma inundatum is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma inundatum 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 inundatum

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

Aspidosperma inundatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma inundatum?

Aspidosperma inundatum

What is the common name of Aspidosperma inundatum?

Inundated Aspidosperma

What is the natural range of Aspidosperma inundatum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17285: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.