Aspidosperma macrocarpon
Aspidosperma macrocarpon Mart.
Aspidosperma macrocarpon is a timber tree found in Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Peru. It is common in Cerrado vegetation and can grow up to 25 m in height. The species was first described in 1824 by Martius in Flora Brasiliensis. It has a self-supporting growth form with simple, broad leaves and is useful for beekeeping.
Description
Aspidosperma macrocarpon, described in 1824 by Martius, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to several regions in South America, including Brazil (Northeast, North, Southeast, West-Central), Cuenca río Lagunilla, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. The species was originally based on a single collection by Martius, with the lectotype designated as M barcode M-0183523. The species is found in Cerrado vegetation and has broad, simple leaves. It is used for timber and beekeeping. The taxonomic history includes a discussion of the invalid designation of A. gardneri var. ovatum. The species is cited in Flora Brasiliensis.
Distribution
BR · Cuenca río Lagunilla · Global · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central · Paraguay · Peru · Venezuela
Synonyms
Macaglia gardneriMacaglia lanataMacaglia macrocarpaMacaglia platyphyllaMacaglia verbascifoliaAspidosperma duckeiAspidosperma duckeiAspidosperma gardneriAspidosperma lanatumAspidosperma lecointeiAspidosperma platyphyllumAspidosperma snethlageiAspidosperma verbascifoliumAspidosperma gardneri var. ellipticumAspidosperma gardneri var. ovatumAspidosperma macrocarpon var. glabratumAspidosperma macrocarpon var. lanatumAspidosperma macrocarpon var. macrothyrsum
