alstonia
|al-sto-ni-a|
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/ælˈstoʊniə/
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/ælˈstəʊniə/
tropical tree genus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alstonia' originates from New Latin, named after Charles Alston, a Scottish botanist.
Historical Evolution
The genus name 'alstonia' was established in the 18th century to honor Charles Alston.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the genus of trees and shrubs, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/04 02:21