Aspidosperma macrocarpon
Mart.
Apocynaceae
Aspidosperma duckei Huber
Aspidosperma duckei Huber ex Ducke
Aspidosperma gardneri Müll.Arg.
Aspidosperma lanatum (Kuntze) Malme
Aspidosperma lecointei Record ex Milanez
Aspidosperma platyphyllum Müll.Arg.
Aspidosperma snethlagei Markgr.
Aspidosperma verbascifolium Müll.Arg.
Macaglia gardneri (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Macaglia lanata Kuntze
Macaglia macrocarpa (Mart.) Kuntze
Macaglia platyphylla (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Macaglia verbascifolia (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Common Name:
General Information
Aspidosperma macrocarpon is a deciduous tree with an open crown growing 3 - 25 metres tall. The bole is usually crooked with a deeply fissured bark, it can be 25 - 35cm in diameter[
409- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden Vol. 38
- Publication
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- Author
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- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1951
- ISBN
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- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. This volume contains part of the Flora of Panama and a revision of the genus Aspidosperma, amongst other things.
,
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. An ornamental plant with attractive foliage, it can be used for landscaping[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Known Hazards
The freshly cut wood and sap of Aspidosperma species causes irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, with general malaise[
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- Brief notes on a very wide range of plants that have reports of causing harm to the skin.
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The sawdust, on contact with abraded skin, produces local burning and a vesicular eruption with general symptoms of muscular weakness and cramps, sweating, dryness of the mouth, and faintness[
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- Brief notes on a very wide range of plants that have reports of causing harm to the skin.
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Once the wood is thoroughly dry it loses its toxicity unless polishes or dyes in organic solvents are used on it[
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- BoDD (Botanical Dermatology Database)
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- http://bodd.cf.ac.uk/
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- Brief notes on a very wide range of plants that have reports of causing harm to the skin.
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Botanical References
409- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden Vol. 38
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1951
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. This volume contains part of the Flora of Panama and a revision of the genus Aspidosperma, amongst other things.
Range
S. America - Paraguay, central, eastern and northern Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela.
Habitat
Dry lands in the savannah[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Savannah and gallery forests[
409- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden Vol. 38
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1951
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. This volume contains part of the Flora of Panama and a revision of the genus Aspidosperma, amongst other things.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 15.00 m |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Grows best in a sunny position[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Established plants are drought tolerant[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
A slow growing tree, barely reaching a height of 1.5 metres within 2 years from seed[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is fine grained with intercrossed fibres, compact, moderately heavy, very hard, highly resistant to rot. The wood is used for construction, ship building, tool handles, joinery, carpentry etc[
409- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden Vol. 38
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1951
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. This volume contains part of the Flora of Panama and a revision of the genus Aspidosperma, amongst other things.
,
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 10 - 25 days[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Seedlings grow away quite slowly, but should be ready to plant out 8 months later[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
The seed has a viability of less than 4 months[
419- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-17-8
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
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