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alstonia scholaris

/ælˈstoʊniə ˈskɒlərɪs/

Traducción: Árbol tropical de hoja perenne originario del Sudeste Asiático y Australia, conocido popularmente como «árbol del diablo» o «pino lechero». Su corteza se usa en medicina tradicional y su madera es apreciada.

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/ælˈstoʊniə ˈskɒlərɪs/formalscientific
  • esÁrbol tropical de hoja perenne originario del Sudeste Asiático y Australia, conocido popularmente como «árbol del diablo» o «pino lechero». Su corteza se usa en medicina tradicional y su madera es apreciada.

A tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia and Australia, commonly known as the 'devil's tree' or 'milkwood pine'. Its bark is used in traditional medicine, and it is also known for its timber.

  1. A tropical evergreen treeC2formal

    A large tropical tree native to Southeast Asia and Australia, known for its medicinal bark and lightweight wood used historically for making blackboards and writing slates.

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    • Alstonia scholaris is commonly known as the devil's tree or blackboard tree.
    • The bark of Alstonia scholaris is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive issues.
    • Its wood was once popular for making school slates, hence the name 'scholaris'.