Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
multiflorum
ID:
291867

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 397 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291199

Common Names

  • Multiflorum
  • Many-Flowered Aspidosperma
  • Many-Flowered Peroba

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Synonyms

  • Macaglia multiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma divaricatum Duarte [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma monteroi Standl. ex Record & Hess [unknown]

Description

Aspidosperma multiflorum (also called Whiteheart, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a rounded crown and a dense, dark green foliage. It grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons, as well as in oak woodlands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma multiflorum is a species of tree that is commonly used for timber, firewood, and landscaping. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidosperma multiflorum is a small yellow-green cup-shaped flower, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed, with a thin, light brown shell. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma multiflorum 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 multiflorum

Aspidosperma multiflorum is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Aspidosperma multiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma multiflorum?

Aspidosperma multiflorum

What is the common name of Aspidosperma multiflorum?

Many-flowered Aspidosperma

What is the natural range of Aspidosperma multiflorum?

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,

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