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General Information

Alstonia rostrata is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall. The bole is generally fluted at the base, sometimes with low buttresses[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

Evergreen or open degraded forests, at elevations from 500 - 1,300 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	22.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

An infusion of the crushed leaves is used to clean infected wounds[].

The bitter bark and latex yield a tonic and antiseptic medicine[]

Other Uses

The wood is often used for coffins and as a plywood core[].

Propagation

Seed -

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