Kopsia arborea is a tree in the family Apocynaceae.
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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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Description
editKopsia 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
editKopsia 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
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Media related to Kopsia arborea at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Kopsia arborea at Wikispecies
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Kopsia arborea". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kopsia arborea". eFloras. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ 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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