Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vietnamensis
ID:
805888

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 63 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805222

Common Names

  • Alstonia vietnamensis
  • Vietnamensis
  • Alstonia

Searching for Alstonia vietnamensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Alstonia vietnamensis (also called Vietnam Alstonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in dry deciduous forests, thickets, and coastal areas. It has simple, opposite leaves, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alstonia vietnamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstonia vietnamensis is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

Searching for Alstonia vietnamensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Alstonia vietnamensis can be propagated by seed or by division. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Alstonia vietnamensis

Alstonia vietnamensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Alstonia vietnamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstonia vietnamensis?

Alstonia vietnamensis

What is the common name of Alstonia vietnamensis?

Vietnamensis

What is the natural habitat of Alstonia vietnamensis?

Vietnam

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-343520: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.