Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
schultesii
ID:
292356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 38: 168 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291688

Common Names

  • Schultesii
  • Schultesii Aspidosperma
  • Schultesii Quebracho

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Description

Aspidosperma schultesii (also called Schultes' Aspidosperma, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. It has large, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white fruits. It is found in moist, sandy soils, in open woodlands, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma schultesii is a species of evergreen tree native to Brazil. It is used as an ornamental tree for its attractive foliage and is also used in the production of furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidosperma schultesii has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and round with a hard, dark brown shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma schultesii is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring in a cold frame. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer of the following year.

Where to Find Aspidosperma schultesii

Aspidosperma schultesii is native to Central and South America.

Aspidosperma schultesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma schultesii?

Aspidosperma schultesii

What is the common name of Aspidosperma schultesii?

Schultes' peroba

What is the family of Aspidosperma schultesii?

Apocynaceae

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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