Aspidosperma riedelii (Aspidosperma riedelii)
Description
Aspidosperma riedelii is a semideciduous tree with an open, upright crown; usually growing 4 - 6 metres tall. I, very dry, rocky soils it is more likely to grow as a small shrub. The bole is usually crooked, around 15 - 25cm in diameter. All parts of the plant contain a latex The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. A very ornamental plant with delicate foliage, it is suitable for street planting and general landscapin
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Gentianales
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Family: Apocynaceae
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Genus: Aspidosperma
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