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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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Aspidosperma |
| Species: | A. polyneuron |
| Binomial name | |
| Aspidosperma 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
editIt 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
editThe 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.
References
edit- 1 2 3 Americas Regional Workshop (Conservation & Sustainable Management of Trees, Costa Rica, November 1996) (1998). "Aspidosperma polyneuron". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998 e.T32023A9674981. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32023A9674981.en. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Aspidosperma polyneuron". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2008-04-02.
- 1 2 "Aspidosperma polyneuron Müll.Arg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ↑ "Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families".
- ↑ Walderley, M.G.L., Shepherd, G.J., Melhem, T.S. & Giulietti, A.M. (eds.) (2005). Flora Fanerogâmica do Estado de São Paulo 4: 1-392. Instituto de Botânica, São Paulo.
- ↑ Oliveira-Filho, A.T. (2006). Catálogo das Árvores nativas de Minas Gerais: 1-423. Editora UFLA, Lavas, Brasil.
- ↑ Hokche, O., Berry, P.E. & Huber, O. (eds.) (2008). Nuevo Catálogo de la Flora Vascular de Venezuela: 1-859. Fundación Instituto Botánico de Venezuela.
- ↑ Antonaccio, L. D.; Pereira, N. A.; Gilbert, B.; Vorbrueggen, H.; Budzikiewicz, H.; Wilson, J. M.; Durham, L. J.; Djerassi, Carl. (June 1962). "Alkaloid Studies. XXXIII. 1 Mass Spectrometry in Structural and Stereochemical Problems. VI. 2 Polyneuridine, A New Alkaloid from Aspidosperma polyneuron and Some Observations on Mass Spectra of Indole Alkaloids 3". Journal of the American Chemical Society. 84 (11): 2161–2169. doi:10.1021/ja00870a030.
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