Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br.

🌿 Common Name: Blackboard tree (Plant),Saptaparni (सप्तपर्णी), Devil Tree Dita bark Dita Bark Tree Shaitan Wood,चितवन Chitvan शैतान का झाड़ Shaitan Ka Jhar

🔄 Synonyms:
  • Alstonia kurzii Hook.f.

IUCN Status

Not Applicable : Not Applicable
Ravi Kant Saini
Author: Ravi Kant Saini

Hi, This is Ravi Kant Saini a passionate Botanist and a Researcher scholar from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. I used to actively explores the rich flora of Rajasthan, contributing to research and knowledge in the field. #Pseudo_taxonomist #PlantsofRajasthan #TeameFloraofRajasthan #RajasthanFlora 🌾 🍂 🌿 🪹 🪴 🍃 🪺

  • Trees
  • kota, Jaipur Chittorgarh udaipur Ajmer Sawai Madhopur Karauli dholpur bharatpur alwar Ajmer Bhilwara
  • Cultivated
  • A large evergreen tree, usually growing 20–40 m tall. It is easily recognized by its whorled leaves (usually 4–8 leaves at each node), smooth grey bark, and abundant milky latex. The tree bears small, fragrant greenish-white flowers in dense clusters during October–December, followed by long, slender paired pods containing silky-haired seeds. Native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia, it is widely planted as an avenue and ornamental tree. The bark has long been used in traditional medicine, while the tree provides shade and supports many insects and birds.
    Status in India: ✅ Native
    Flowering & Fruiting: Flowers: October–December | Fruits: January–April
    PC: Ravi Saini & Sonu Kumar

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Taxonomy Section

Plant Phenological Events

Month Phenological Events
January 🍒 Fruiting
February 🍒 Fruiting
November 🌼 Flowering
December 🌼 Flowering

Systematic position

DivisionAngiosperms
ClassDicotyledons
Sub-Class
Seriesbicarpellatae
OrdGentianales
FamilyApocynaceae
SpeciesAlstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br.
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Status: Casual Identification
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