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Alstonia a genus of the Apocynaceae family of creepers and shrubs, many of them toxic. Includes A. scolaris (cheesewood, milky pine). Alstonia constricta contains the indole alkaloids alstonine, alstonidine and reserpine and causes hyperesthesia, tetany and convulsions. Called also quinine tree, bitter bark. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Os extratos aquosos do látex de três espécies de plantas nativas da Índia (Thevetia peruviana, Alstonia scholaris e Euphorbia pulcherrima) foram testados para o controle de duas espécies prejudiciais de caramujos (Lymnaea acuminata e Indoplanorbis exustus). Through comparison with reference samples, Hans Beeckman, head of the Wood section of the Tervuren Museum, Belgium, identified the slices as a variety of Alstonia (Apocynaceae family), Alstonia congensis or boonei, a lightweight wood called ekukh in the Fang vernacular, known in local tradition for its medicinal properties. Cynthia Dodd, of Alstonia, Townhead, Alston, said yesterday she was delighted by the news. |
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