Species of plant
Kibatalia arborea is a tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
Description
Kibatalia arborea grows as a tree up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 100 centimetres (40 in). The bark is grey, grey-brown, dark brown or black. Inflorescences bear up to two flowers. The flowers feature a white or creamy corolla. Local traditional medicinal uses include as a treatment for internal parasites.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Kibatalia arborea is native to Thailand and a wide area of Malesia.[2] Its habitat is in lowland forests from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[3]
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