Alstonia macrophylla
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Alstonia macrophylla Wall. ex G.Don |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Lamiidae Superordo: Gentiananae Ordo: Gentianales |
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Alstonia macrophylla is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Alstonia macrophylla was already described by Nathaniel Wallich but it was not until 1837 that the name was validly published by George Don.
[edit] Taxonomy
Alstonia macrophylla is a species in the genus Alstonia which contains 42 species and belongs to the family of the Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The trees grow to a height of approximately 2 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Alstonia macrophylla is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. They are obovate with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are tubular. The plants bloom from October to November.
The fruits are follicles.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Alstonia macrophylla is native to China, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and the Malay Peninsula.
[edit] Cultivation
[edit] Uses
Alstonia macrophylla is used medicinally.
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Alstonia macrophylla
[edit] History
[edit] Alstonia macrophylla in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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