Alstonia Boonei

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. V--1,201
  • Alstonia Boonei
  • De wild
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Alstonia Boonei
  • Genus: Alstonia
  • Synonym: Nil
  • Common/Local Name(s): Booni
  • Family: Apocynaceae
  • Botanical Description: Alstonia boonei is a medium to large-sized tree with smooth, grey bark and glossy green leaves arranged in whorls. It produces small, white, star-shaped flowers that are highly fragrant.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers in october and november
  • Plant Uses: Traditional medicine and wood
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: University of Portharcourt
  • Habit: Tree
  • Mode: Wild

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