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General Information

Alstonia rupestris is an evergreen shrub or a tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of medicines, latex and wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, Thailand, Laos.

Habitat

On limestone in open forests at elevations from 500 - 1,800 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	20.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

The small flowers are sweetly scented[].

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

A white latex exudes freely from the stems[].

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

Propagation

Seed -

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