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Kopsia arborea
Species of plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kopsia arborea is a tree in the family Apocynaceae.
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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]
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