Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
album
ID:
290920

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Benoist ex Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 19: 367 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290252



Common Names

  • White Aspidosperma
  • White Aspidosperms
  • White Aspidospermas


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Synonyms

  • Macaglia alba Vahl [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma centrale Markgr. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma latisiliqua A.DC. [unknown]
  • Peltospermum patrisii DC. [unknown]
  • Peltospermum latisiliquum (Poir.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Aspidosperma album (also called White Aspidosperma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 10–20 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico south to Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma album is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aspidosperma album are small, yellow-green and appear in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma album is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to South America. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Aspidosperma album

Aspidosperma album is native to Mexico and Central America.

Aspidosperma album FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma album?

Aspidosperma album

What is the common name of Aspidosperma album?

White Aspidosperma

What is the natural range of Aspidosperma album?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17226: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.