Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
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White quebracho
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAspidosperma quebracho-blanco, commonly known as Quebracho blanco, kebrako, or white quebracho, is a South American tree species, native to Brazil, northern Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It must not be confused with other species also known as quebracho, but belonging to the genus Schinopsis.
Description
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The broken parts have white latex. The leaves are in rings of three. They are oval and taper to both ends. The fruit are 7-12 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. There are about 15 seeds. These are 5-6 cm long by 3-5 cm wide.
Edible Uses
None known
Traditional Uses
The ashes are used as a salty spice to flavour food. The fruit are used to curdle milk.
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Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic. Treats asthma and emphysema. Tonic. Reduces fever. Astringent - it has been used on burns and cuts. Contains yohimbine.
Known Hazards
Excessive doses can be toxic. The freshly cut wood and sap of Aspidosperma species causes irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, with general malaise. The sawdust, on contact with abraded skin, produces local burning and a vesicular eruption with general symptoms of muscular weakness and cramps, sweating, dryness of the mouth, and faintness. Once the wood is thoroughly dry it loses its toxicity unless polishes or dyes in organic solvents are used on it
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay,
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.
Propagation
Seed - it has a very short viability and so is best sown as soon as ripe. Sow the seed in a nursery seedbed in a lightly shaded position. A germination rate in excess of 70% can be expected, with the seeds sprouting within a few days. Pot the seedlings up into individual containers when they are 4 - 6cm tall.
Other Uses
Wood - very hard. Special Uses
Synonyms
Also Known As
Arbl de la vaca, Cacha-cacha, Guairovia, Isteenik, Ixiraro, Kebrako, Lapacho, Naawa, Quebracho blanco, Quina, Quina-da-morraria, Willea, Yvyrarp
References (5)
- Arenas, P. and Scarpa, G. F., 2006, Edible wild plants of the Chorote Indians, Gran Chaco, Argentina. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. Vol. 153 (1): pp 73-85
- Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 48
- Scarpa, G. F., 2009, Wild food plants used by the indigenous peoples of South American Gran Chaco: A general synopsis and intercultural comparison. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 83:90-101
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
