Saptaparni Tree (Alstonia scholaris)
Scientific Name: Alstonia scholaris — Devil tree, Blackboard tree.
Native Home: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Height: 15–30 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Lightweight wood used for plywood, packing cases, and some traditional applications.
Harvesting: Bark, leaves, and latex have traditional uses; bark collection should be managed sustainably.
Age to Harvest: Timber harvesting generally requires many years of growth, depending on growing conditions.
Products: Lightweight timber, plywood, and traditional herbal preparations.
- History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used in traditional medicine in parts of Asia, including Ayurveda.
Global Spread: Native to South and Southeast Asia; widely planted as an avenue and ornamental tree in tropical regions.
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