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Alstonia Scholaris, Dita Tree, Saptaparni - Plant

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Description

Alstonia scholaris, commonly known as the dita tree, is an evergreen that may grow up to 100 feet tall.

Botanical name of this plant is Alstonia scholaris. Generic name came after botanist, Prof. Alston of Edinburgh. Species name scholaris refers to the fact that the timber of this tree has traditionally been used to make wooden slates for school children.

It has rough, grey bark and large leaves that grow in clusters of seven. The flowers are small and greenish-yellow in color. The fruits are thin pods that can grow up to 20 inches long. The sap of the tree is sticky and bitter.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 31 inch (79 cm)
Plant Spread 8 inch (20 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Dita tree, devil tree.
Maximum Reachable Height 100 feet.
Flower Colour The fragnant flowers are greenish white
Bloom Time Late autumn to Early winter
Difficulty Level Easy

Planting and care

  • It grows better under moist, warm climate but cannot stand water logging.
  • Recommended for planting in parks, gardens and inside lawns. Suitable for avenue planting.

    Alstonia Scholaris care

    It has been extensively planted in India. Also seems to grow well in hot dry regions.

    Sunlight Full sun.
    Watering Keep the soil moist but not logged.
    Soil Fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.
    Temperature Annual temperature in the range 12 to 32 degrees C.
    Fertilizer Apply an organic fertilizer of FYM.

    Alstonia Scholaris special feature

    In Ayurveda it is used as a bitter and as an astringent herb for treating skin disorders, malarial fever, urticaria, chronic dysentery, diarrhea, in snake bite and for upper purification process of Panchakarma .

    Alstonia Scholaris uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • It is used as the ornamental plant

    Medicinal Use:

    • It is used to treat bowel complaints, abdominal pains, fevers and irregular menstruation, and has proved a valuable remedy for chronic diarrhea and the advanced stages of dysentery
    • A decoction is applied as a wash for skin diseases, and as a gargle
    • Note: The following information is general guidelines
    • Be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines

    Culinary Use:

    • The latex provides a good quality chewing gum
    • It is usually used in making packing boxes, blackboards etc
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is another name for a Alstonia Scholaris?

    Alstonia Scholaris is commonly known as Dita tree, devil tree.

    How tall do Alstonia Scholaris grow?

    On average Alstonia Scholaris grows 100 feet.

    What color are Alstonia Scholaris?

    A Alstonia Scholaris plant bears flowers of color The fragnant flowers are greenish white

    When Alstonia Scholaris blooms?

    With enough light, Alstonia Scholaris may produce The fragnant flowers are greenish white flowers in Late autumn to Early winter

    How hard is Alstonia Scholaris to grow?

    A Alstonia Scholaris is Easy

    How much sunlight does a Alstonia Scholaris need?

    A Alstonia Scholaris prefers Full sun.

    How much water does a Alstonia Scholaris need?

    A Alstonia Scholaris prefers watering Keep the soil moist but not logged.

    What kind of soil does a Alstonia Scholaris need?

    A Alstonia Scholaris prefers Fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.

    What temperature does a Alstonia Scholaris like?

    A Alstonia Scholaris prefers Annual temperature in the range 12 to 32 degrees C.

    How often should I fertilize my Alstonia Scholaris?

    To encourage Alstonia Scholaris growth, Apply an organic fertilizer of FYM.

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