Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
congensis
ID:
952673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 8: 64 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952011

Common Names

  • Congo Alstonia
  • Alstonia Congensis
  • Congensis Alstonia

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Description

Alstonia congensis (also called Congo Alstonia, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central Africa. It has a single, erect trunk with lanceolate leaves. The flowers are white and have a strong scent. It is found in moist forests and along river banks.

Uses & Benefits

Alstonia congensis is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstonia congensis is white, with three sepals and three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstonia congensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It will self-seed in the garden, so deadheading spent flowers is recommended.

Where to Find Alstonia congensis

Alstonia congensis can be found in Africa.

Species in the Alstonia genus

Alstonia vietnamensis, Alstonia actinophylla, Alstonia angustifolia, Alstonia angustiloba, Alstonia annamensis, Alstonia balansae, Alstonia beatricis, Alstonia boonei, Alstonia boulindaensis, Alstonia breviloba, Alstonia congensis, Alstonia constricta, Alstonia coriacea, Alstonia costata, Alstonia curtisii, Alstonia deplanchei, Alstonia guangxiensis, Alstonia iwahigensis, Alstonia lanceolata, Alstonia lanceolifera, Alstonia legouixiae, Alstonia lenormandii, Alstonia longifolia, Alstonia macrophylla, Alstonia mairei, Alstonia muelleriana, Alstonia neriifolia, Alstonia odontophora, Alstonia parkinsonii, Alstonia parvifolia, Alstonia penangiana, Alstonia pneumatophora, Alstonia quaternata, Alstonia rostrata, Alstonia rubiginosa, Alstonia rupestris, Alstonia sebusi, Alstonia spatulata, Alstonia spectabilis, Alstonia sphaerocapitata, Alstonia venenata, Alstonia vieillardii, Alstonia yunnanensis, Alstonia scholaris,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7014: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.