Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
subincanum
ID:
292465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Flora 21(2, Beibl.): 82 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291797

Common Names

  • Aspidosperma subincanum
  • Cascudo
  • Cascudo-wood Tree

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Synonyms

  • Macaglia subincana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma subincanum tomentosum Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Aspidosperma subincanum (also called Subincan Aspidosperma, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with a dense canopy of leaves. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, deep green in color, and have short, sharp spines. It is found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma subincanum is used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Aspidosperma subincanum are small and white, and appear in the spring. Seed: The seeds of Aspidosperma subincanum are small and black, and are produced in the fall. Seedlings: The seedlings of Aspidosperma subincanum have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma subincanum 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 subincanum

Aspidosperma subincanum is native to Central and South America.

Aspidosperma subincanum FAQ

What are the common names of Aspidosperma subincanum?

Subincan Aspidosperma

What is the natural habitat of Aspidosperma subincanum?

It is native to Central America, found in the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

What is the leaf shape of Aspidosperma subincanum?

The leaves are elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, with a wavy margin.

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

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