Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 19: 137 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291496
Common Names
- Quebracho-blanco
- White Quebracho
- White Aspidosperma
Synonyms
- Macaglia quebracho Kuntze [unknown]
- Macaglia quebracho-blanco (Schltdl.) A.Lyons [unknown]
- Aspidosperma crotalorum Speg. [unknown]
- Aspidosperma quebracho Griseb. [unknown]
- Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco ellipticum Markgr. [unknown]
- Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco malmeanum Markgr. [unknown]
- Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco pendulum Speg. in Speg. & Girola [unknown]
- Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco schlechtendalianum Markgr. [unknown]
- Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco spegazzinianum Markgr. [unknown]
- Aspidosperma quebrachoideum Rojas Acosta [unknown]
Description
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco (also called White Quebracho, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to South America. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco is used for its wood, which is hard and durable and is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects. It is also used as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with smooth edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to South America. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings can be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco is native to the tropical forests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco?
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
What is the common name of Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco?
White Quebracho
What is the natural habitat of Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco?
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,