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Apocynaceae
Alstonia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Alstonia scholaris (Linnaeus) R. Brown. Common name: Dita, White Cheesewood, Pali-mara, Blackboard Tree. Phenology: Sep-Nov. Habitat: Coastal hardwood hammocks, wet or moist disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Asia and Australia.

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Origin/Endemic status: E., se., and s. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl5, FNA14, K4, NSProv, POWO, WH3. Basionym: Echites scholaris L. 1767

Links to other floras: = Alstonia scholaris - FNA14

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