Alstonia scholaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scholaris
ID:
1258374
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) R.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Asclepiadeae : 64 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257712
Common Names
- Alstonia scholaris
- Scholar Tree
- Scholar's Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alstonia scholaris (also called Scholar Tree, among many other common names) is a tree native to Southeast Asia. It has large, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Alstonia scholaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alstonia scholaris is small, yellow-green in color, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alstonia scholaris is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite.
Where to Find Alstonia scholaris
Alstonia scholaris can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Alstonia scholaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alstonia scholaris?
Alstonia scholaris
What type of plant is Alstonia scholaris?
It is a large evergreen tree
Where is Alstonia scholaris native to?
It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia
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 tro-50185720: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.