Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mairei
ID:
953209

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Yun-Nan : 9 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952547

Common Names

  • Alstonia mairei
  • Maire's Alstonia
  • Maire's Devil Tree

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Description

Alstonia mairei (also called Maire's Cheesewood, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It has large, ovate leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in heathlands, woodlands, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alstonia mairei is used for timber, fuelwood, and medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for reforestation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alstonia mairei has white or cream-coloured flowers with yellow centres. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstonia mairei is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger containers and given sufficient water and light.

Where to Find Alstonia mairei

Alstonia mairei can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

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,

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