Alstonia scholaris is an evergreen tropical tree native to South Asia to Southeast Asia. This tree has various local names and important uses, both in tradition and in medicine.
Scientific Name : Alstonia scholaris
Family : Apocynaceae
Common Name : Indian Pulai, White Cheesewood, Devil Tree, Blackboard
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Growth Form : Tree
Lifespan (in Indonesia) : Perennial
BIOGEOGRAPHY
Native Distribution : Indoneisa, Indian subcontinent, Southern China, Indochina, Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Tropical Austalia
Native Habitat : The tree is primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. It thrives in various ecosystems, particularly in areas with moderate to high rainfall and well-drained soils.
DESCRIPTION AND ETHNOBOTANY
Growth Form
A tall, evergreen tree that can grow up to 40 meters, with a straight trunk and light grey, corky bark.
Foliage
Flowers
Fruit
Habitat
LANDSCAPING FEATURES
Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) (Time Independent, Day)
Landscape Uses : Suitable for Roadsides, General, Shade Providing Tree / Palm
FAUNA, POLLINATION AND DISPERSAL
Fauna Pollination : Butterfly-Attracting
Dispersal Associated
Fauna
PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference : Full Sun
Water Preference : Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate : Moderate
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