(God's Tree / Onyame Dua): A prominent West African medicinal herb used for treating fever and inflammation.
(Match-stick Tree): Known for its fast growth and light, workable timber used in general construction and plywood. alstonia
The genus Alstonia includes about 40 to 60 species of evergreen trees and shrubs within the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. Named after the Scottish botanist Charles Alston, these plants are famous for their milky latex and diverse medicinal properties. They are found across tropical regions in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Central America. Notable Species (God's Tree / Onyame Dua): A prominent West
While the genus is broad, a few species are particularly significant due to their cultural and economic impact: alstonia