Alstonia venenata
Alstonia venenata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Apocynaceae |
Subfamily: | Rauvolfioideae |
Tribe: | Plumeriae |
Subtribe: | Alstoniinae |
Genus: | Alstonia |
Species: | A. venenata |
Binomial name | |
Alstonia venenata R.Br. | |
Alstonia venenata is an important ethnobotanical plant of the Apocynaceae family. It grows as a shrub or small tree in low to mid elevation deciduous forests of India.[1] The bark of the plant and, sometimes, the fruit, are used for medicinal purposes.
References
- ↑ "Taxon: Alstonia venenata R. Br.". USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Germplasm Resources Information Network - (GRIN). 28 August 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
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