Aspidosperma polyneuron
Species of tree
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Aspidosperma polyneuron, commonly known as Peroba and Peroba Rosa,[1] is a species of tree native to eastern and southern Brazil, northeastern Argentina (Misiones Province), and Paraguay in eastern South America, and to Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela in northwestern South America.[3][4] It is a characteristic tree of the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. In addition, it is useful for beekeeping.[5][6][7]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Aspidosperma |
| Species: | A. polyneuron |
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It is a popular timber tree, and has been over-exploited across parts of its range. The IUCN Red List assesses the species as Endangered.[1]
A carboline alkaloid contained in Aspidosperma polyneuron is called Polyneuridine.[8]
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.
