| Alstonia angustiloba | |
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| on Pulau Ubin, Singapore | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Alstonia |
| Species: | A. angustiloba |
| Binomial name | |
| Alstonia angustiloba Miq. | |
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Alstonia angustiloba is a tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
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.
Distribution and habitat
Alstonia angustiloba is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Java. It is found in a variety of habitats from sea level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.
References
- ^ "Alstonia angustiloba". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Sidiyasa, Kade (September 2004). "Alstonia angustiloba Miq.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 17, 19. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
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| Alstonia angustiloba | |
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