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Aspidosperma pyricollum

Aspidosperma pyricollum Müll.Arg.
Aspidosperma pyricollum
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Aspidosperma pyricollum is a species of timber tree in the Apocynaceae family, native to various regions of Brazil, including the Northeast, North, Southeast, and South. It is commonly found in the Atlantic Forest and is also used in beekeeping. The species was first described in 1860 by Müller-Argoviensis.

Description

Aspidosperma pyricollum is a tree species native to multiple regions of Brazil. It is a member of the Apocynaceae family and is commonly found in the Atlantic Forest. The species has been used for timber and beekeeping. Taxonomic clarification has been made regarding its lectotype and the exclusion of certain specimens from its collection. The species was first described by Müller-Argoviensis in 1860.

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South

Synonyms

Aspidosperma longipetiolatumAspidosperma pyricollum var. obovatumMacaglia pyricolla

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