Alstonia angustiloba
| Alstonia angustiloba | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Alstonia |
| Species: | A. angustiloba |
| Binomial name | |
| Alstonia angustiloba Miq. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Alstonia angustiloba grows as a large tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The bark is greyish or brownish. Its fragrant flowers feature a white, yellow or cream corolla. Fruit is brownish, up to 35 centimetres (14 in) long. The plant is found in a wide variety of habitats from sea-level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude. A. angustiloba is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.[2]
References
- ↑ "Alstonia angustiloba". The Plant List. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ↑ Sidiyasa, Kade (September 2004). "Alstonia angustiloba Miq." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 17, 19. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
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