Biology:Kopsia arborea
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Short description: Species of plant
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Kopsia |
| Species: | K. arborea
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/147643327/147643329. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Kopsia arborea". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79490-1. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Kopsia arborea Blume". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 37. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ↑ "Kopsia arborea". eFloras. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=210000940. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ↑ "Kopsia arborea". Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. 2020. https://apps.lucidcentral.org/rainforest/text/entities/Kopsia_arborea.htm.
Wikidata ☰ Q15358450 entry
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