Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
ALSTONIA R. Brown, Asclepiadeae 64. 1810, nom. cons. vs. Alstonia Scopoli 1777, et vs. Alstonia Mutis ex Linnaeus f. 1782.
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TYPE: Alstonia scholaris (Linnaeus) R. Brown (Echites scholaris Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstonia macrophylla | DEVILTREE | Not Native Y | ||
| Alstonia scholaris | DITA; WHITE CHEESEWOOD | Not Native |
Identification Key
1. Nodes with 3-4 leaves, rarely more; lateral veins curving or branching well before the leaf blade margin, the veins generally 5-15 mm apart from one another
1. Nodes with 3-10 leaves, usually some with 5 or more; lateral veins straight to very slightly curved to the leaf blade margin, uniting with the marginal vein ca. within 1 mm of the margin, the veins generally 1-5 mm apart from one another
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblyocalyx | Amblyocalyx Bentham, Hooker's Icon. Pl. 1179. 1876. | TYPE: Amblyocalyx beccarii Bentham 1876. | |
| Pala | Pala Jussieu, Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 15: 346. 1810, nom. rej. vs. Alstonia R. Brown 1810. | TYPE: Echites pala F. Hamilton | |
| Tonduzia | Tonduzia Pittier, Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 103. 1908. | TYPE: Tonduzia parvifolia Pittier |