Aspidosperma spruceanum

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-20 m tall. The trunk is straight and 30-40 cm across. It has a thick corky bark.

It has medicinal benefits against malaria and leishmaniasis

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Suriname

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Challua kaspi, Karuadpali, Kromanti kopi, Madrono, Palioudou

Synonyms

Aspidosperma igapoanum Markgr. and several others