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.