Kopsia arborea

Kopsia arborea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Kopsia
Species:
K. arborea
Binomial name
Kopsia arborea
Synonyms[2]

Kopsia arborea is a tree in the family Apocynaceae.

Description

Kopsia arborea grows up to 14 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimetres (4 in). The bark is grey. Its flowers feature a white corolla. The fruits are blue-black, ellipsoid or roundish, up to 4.2 cm (2 in) long.[3] In China, local traditional medicinal uses include as an enema and as a treatment for tonsilitis.[4]

Distribution and habitat

Kopsia arborea is native to China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malesia and Australia.[1][5] It is found in a variety of habitats from sea level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Yu, S.-X.; Qin, h.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Kopsia arborea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T147643327A147643329. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T147643327A147643329.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Kopsia arborea". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  3. ^ a b Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Kopsia arborea Blume". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 37. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Kopsia arborea". eFloras. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  5. ^ F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Kopsia arborea". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants (RFK). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 1 June 2021.


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