Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
953938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 165 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953276



Common Names

  • Alstonia yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Alstonia
  • Yunnan Alstonia Tree


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Description

Alstonia yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Alstonia, among many other common names) is a tree native to Southeast Asia. It has oval-shaped leaves and grows in open forests and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alstonia yunnanensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, headaches, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alstonia yunnanensis are white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are slender and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstonia yunnanensis is a small evergreen tree. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Alstonia yunnanensis

Alstonia yunnanensis can be found in tropical regions of China.

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-7134: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.