Aspidosperma polyneuron

Aspidosperma polyneuron is a timber tree native to Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, and Paraguay. It is common in Atlantic Forest vegetation. In addition, it is useful for beekeeping.
A carboline alkaloid contained in Aspidosperma polyneuron is called Polyneuridine.

Synonyms

Aspidosperma peroba Saldanha da Gama
Aspidosperma dugandii Standl.
Aspidosperma polyneuron Müll.Arg.
Aspidosperma longifolium Hassl.
Aspidosperma venosum Müll.Arg.
Thyroma polyneura Miers

Description

It grows up to a height of 40 m, at a rate of 50 cm/year; in the forest, it is an emergent tree.
It flowers from September to November and fruits from October to November.

Uses

The wood is dark pink, with a specific gravity of 0.7 g/cm³. It is easy to work. In Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil, it is used for construction, furniture, carpentry, and flooring.