Alstonia scholaris
Blackboardtree, Chatim
Other regional names: Dogbane +1 more
- Dogbane
- Milkwood Pine
Also known as: Aeschynomene laevis Noronha +13 more
- Aeschynomene laevis Noronha
- Alstonia kurzii Hook.fil.
- Alstonia scholaris subsp. avae A.DC.
- Alstonia scholaris subsp. blumii A.DC.
- Alstonia scholaris subsp. velutina Monach.
- Alstonia scholaris var. avae A.DC.
- Alstonia scholaris var. avii A.DC.
- Alstonia scholaris var. blumei A.DC.
- Alstonia scholaris var. velutina Monach.
- Echites pala Buch.-Ham. ex Spreng.
- Echites pala Ham.
- Echites scholaris L.
- Nerium septaparna Jones
- Pala scholaris (L.) Roberty
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, Alstonia scholaris (commonly known as Blackboardtree or Chatim) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Laccadive Is., Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Pakistan, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Florida, Hainan, Trinidad-Tobago