Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
leucocymosum
ID:
291619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuhlm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2: 88 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290951

Common Names

  • Aspidosperma leucocymosum
  • White-flowered Aspidosperma
  • White-flowered Peroba

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Synonyms

  • Aspidosperma leucostachys Kuhlm. ex Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Aspidosperma leucocymosum (also called white-flowered 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 leucocymosum is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidosperma leucocymosum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma leucocymosum is a deciduous tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and sown in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.

Where to Find Aspidosperma leucocymosum

Aspidosperma leucocymosum is native to Mexico and Central America.

Aspidosperma leucocymosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma leucocymosum?

Aspidosperma leucocymosum

What is the common name of Aspidosperma leucocymosum?

White-flowered Aspidosperma

What is the natural habitat of Aspidosperma leucocymosum?

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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