Aspidosperma eburneum

Description

Aspidosperma eburneum is an evergreen tree growing around 20 metres tall The tree is harvested from the wild for its high quality timber.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