{"product_id":"alstonia-scholaris-ditabark-0-5-kg-seeds","title":"Alstonia Scholaris, Ditabark - 0.5 kg Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlstonia scholaris (\u003cem\u003eAlstonia scholaris\u003c\/em\u003e), known as saptaparni, ditabark, blackboard tree or devil's tree, is a fast-growing evergreen tree reaching 15-25 m, with whorls of glossy leaves arranged in distinctive tiers and bark that exudes a bitter milky latex. In autumn it bears clusters of intensely fragrant greenish-white flowers, followed by long, thread-like paired pods bearing tufted seeds. It is native to the moist forests of the sub-Himalayan tract, eastern and peninsular India and the Western Ghats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pale, soft, even-grained wood was traditionally used for blackboards, school slates, pencils and packing cases, giving it the name scholaris. It is a popular avenue and shade tree for its dense tiered canopy and is much used in Ayurveda, where the bitter bark (dita) is a classic remedy for fevers and digestive complaints. The heavily scented flowers make it a notable feature of city streets in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Apocynaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative region: Indian subcontinent and tropical Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature height: 15-25 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSowing the seed: the small, light, winged seeds need no scarification and are best surface-sown, as they require light to germinate. Press them onto the surface of a moist, well-drained nursery mix without covering, and keep them shaded and humid; germination is fairly quick, usually within 14-21 days. Prick out and pot on the delicate seedlings once they have a few leaves, and transplant to the field at the start of the rains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51052052807926,"sku":"SED-TRE-ALSTONIA-001","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-alstonia-scholaris-ditabark-0-5-kg-seeds-16968585904268.jpg?v=1782714240","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/alstonia-scholaris-ditabark-0-5-kg-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}