Aspidosperma — 24 species
Botanical species in the genus Aspidosperma recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Aspidosperma album
Aspidosperma album
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
A very variable species, especially in leaf form. This is possibly as a result of hybridisation with other members of the genus, possibly A. Spruceanum or A.
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Aspidosperma australe
Aspidosperma australe
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. This species appears to hybridize with both A. Tomentosum and A.
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Aspidosperma cuspa
Aspidosperma cuspa
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position in a well-drained soil. An extremely variable plant, particularly in leaf size, colour, and indumenta or lack of it. Plants flower intermittently throughout the year.
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Aspidosperma cylindrocarpon
Aspidosperma cylindrocarpon
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun. A fast-growing tree, easily reaching a height of 3.5 metres within 2 years from seed.
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Aspidosperma discolor
Aspidosperma discolor
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade. Plants are tolerant of a very wide range of soils. Young trees usually establish well and grow away quickly.
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Aspidosperma illustre
Aspidosperma illustre
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Although tolerant of sunny positions, especially as it grows older, it grows best where the young plants have reasonable levels of shade and can grow up towards the light.
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Aspidosperma macrocarpon
Aspidosperma macrocarpon
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant. A slow growing tree, barely reaching a height of 1.5 metres within 2 years from seed.
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Aspidosperma parvifolium
Aspidosperma parvifolium
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Young plants establish and grow away quickly, attaining a height of 3.5 - 4 metres within 2 years.
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Aspidosperma polyneuron
Aspidosperma polyneuron
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position with some shade. Prefers a deep, fertile soil. A slow-growing tree.
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Aspidosperma pyrifolium
Aspidosperma pyrifolium
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Established plants are very drought tolerant. Trees resprout abundantly from the base if cut down.
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Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Plants prefer a minimum temperature that does not fall below 15°c. Prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Found in the wild on saline soils and chalky-clays.
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Aspidosperma ramiflorum
Aspidosperma ramiflorum
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade. Grows best in a deep, moist, fertile soil. A slow-growing tree.
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Aspidosperma riedelii
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. Established plants are very drought tolerant. Young trees have a moderate rate of growth.
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Aspidosperma spruceanum
Aspidosperma spruceanum
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Found in the wild on fertile, clay soils. Young plants have a moderate rate of growth.
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Aspidosperma subincanum
Aspidosperma subincanum
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant. Young plants have a moderate rate of growth.
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Aspidosperma tomentosum
Aspidosperma tomentosum
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant. A slow-growing tree.
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