Alstonia iwahigensis
Alstonia iwahigensis is a tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
| Alstonia iwahigensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Alstonia |
| Species: | A. iwahigensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Alstonia iwahigensis | |
Description
Alstonia iwahigensis grows as a medium to large-sized tree up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 100 centimetres (40 in). The bark is greyish, yellowish or dark brown. Its fragrant flowers feature a yellow or pinkish corolla.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Alstonia iwahigensis is native to Borneo and Palawan.[1] The species is found in forests and on hillsides from sea level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Alstonia iwahigensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- Sidiyasa, Kade (September 2004). "Alstonia iwahigensis Elmer". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 18–20. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
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