Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
macrocarpon
ID:
291706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 1: 59 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291038

Common Names

  • Aspidosperma macrocarpon
  • Macrocarpon Aspidosperma
  • Macrocarpon Peroba

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Synonyms

  • Macaglia gardneri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Macaglia lanata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Macaglia macrocarpa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Macaglia platyphylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Macaglia verbascifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma duckei Huber ex Ducke [illegitimate]
  • Aspidosperma duckei Huber [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma gardneri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma lanatum Malme [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma lecointei auct. ex Record [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma platyphyllum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma snethlagei Markgr. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma verbascifolium Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma gardneri ellipticum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma gardneri ovatum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma macrocarpon glabratum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma macrocarpon lanatum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma macrocarpon macrothyrsum Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Aspidosperma macrocarpon (also called Pau-marfim, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall, with a trunk up to 50 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma macrocarpon is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree and for windbreaks. The wood of this species is used for firewood, furniture, and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidosperma macrocarpon 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 macrocarpon 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 macrocarpon

Aspidosperma macrocarpon is native to Mexico and Central America.

Aspidosperma macrocarpon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma macrocarpon?

Aspidosperma macrocarpon

What is the common name of Aspidosperma macrocarpon?

Large-fruited Aspidosperma

What is the natural range of Aspidosperma macrocarpon?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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,