Quebracho
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco is a TREE. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0
Where it is found
Not known
Southern South America.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
Rating: 2
Antispasmodic. Treats asthma and emphysema. Tonic. Reduces fever. Astringent - it has been used on burns and cuts. Contains yohimbine.
Other
Rating:
Wood - very hard.
How it is grown
254
Propagating it:
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Secondary;
Habit: Tree
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist