| Alstonia iwahigensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Alstonia |
| Species: | A. iwahigensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Alstonia iwahigensis Elmer | |
Alstonia iwahigensis is a tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
Description
Alstonia iwahigensis grows as a medium to large-sized tree up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 100 centimetres (40 in). The bark is greyish, yellowish or dark brown. Its fragrant flowers feature a yellow or pinkish corolla.
Distribution and habitat
Alstonia iwahigensis is native to Borneo and Palawan. The species is found in forests and on hillsides from sea level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.
References
- ^ "Alstonia iwahigensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Sidiyasa, Kade (September 2004). "Alstonia iwahigensis Elmer". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 18–20. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
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