Alstonia actinophylla
(A. Cunn.) K. Schum.
Northern milkwood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAlstonia actinophylla, commonly known as northern milkwood, cape milkwood, cape cheesewood or white cheesewood, is a medium-sized species of tree in the dogbane family. It is native to northern Australia and New Guinea.
Description
A tree. It grows 3-25 m tall. The leaves are in rings of 3-7. The flowers are cream to white. The fruit is 13-20 cm long. The seeds are 5-6 mm long by 1-2 mm wide.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Synonyms
Alstonia verticillosa F. Muell.Alyxia actinophylla A. Cunn.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
