Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
953003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. Descript. Pl. Nov. Herb. Van Heurckiani 2: 199 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952341

Common Names

  • Lanceolate Alstonia
  • Lanceolate Devil Tree
  • Lanceolate Milkwood

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Description

Alstonia lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved Alstonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 25 m tall. It is native to India, where it grows in evergreen broad-leaved forests and limestone hills.

Uses & Benefits

Alstonia lanceolata is used in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in the production of perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alstonia lanceolata has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The flowers are arranged in a dense, one-sided spike. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstonia lanceolata is a tree that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or planted directly in the garden.

Where to Find Alstonia lanceolata

Alstonia lanceolata is native to India and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

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-7045: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Henri Ferdinand Van Heurck (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Heurck' in the authors string.