Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
spruceanum
ID:
292421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 52 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291753

Common Names

  • Spruceanum Aspidosperma
  • White-wood
  • White-bark

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Synonyms

  • Macaglia melanocalyx Kuntze [unknown]
  • Macaglia spruceana (Benth. ex Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Macaglia verruculosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma igapoanum Markgr. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma leucomelanum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma melanocalyx Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma paniculatum Azambuja [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma steinbachii Markgr. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma verruculosum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma woodsonianum Markgr. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma verruculosum laeve Monach. [unknown]

Description

Aspidosperma spruceanum (also called 'Cascara Amarga', 'Cascarillo', 'Cascarillo Blanco', 'Cascarillo Colorado' and 'Cascarillo Prieto', among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows in dry, tropical forests and can reach up to 15 m (49 ft) in height. Its bark is grayish-brown and its leaves are glossy green.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma spruceanum 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 spruceanum has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by fruits that contain seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma spruceanum 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 spruceanum

Aspidosperma spruceanum is native to Central and South America.

Aspidosperma spruceanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma spruceanum?

Aspidosperma spruceanum

What is the common name of Aspidosperma spruceanum?

Spruce's peroba

What is the family of Aspidosperma spruceanum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17370: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.