Alstonia angustiloba
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Alstonia angustiloba is a tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
| Alstonia angustiloba | |
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| on Pulau Ubin, Singapore | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Alstonia |
| Species: | A. angustiloba |
| Binomial name | |
| Alstonia angustiloba | |
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Description
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. The fruit is brownish, up to 35 centimetres (14 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Alstonia angustiloba is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Java.[1] It is found in a variety of habitats from sea level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.[2]
References
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