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Ekouk

Alstonia boonei

Least Concern
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The Alstonia (Alstonia boonei) is a species in the genus Alstonia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeo. Distributed across Cameroon and Guinea.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Cameroon and Guinea.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Ekouk

Similar Species in Alstonia

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echite
Alstonia scholaris
Least Concern
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Emien
Alstonia congensis
Least Concern
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Deviltree
Alstonia macrophylla
Least Concern
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Hard Milkwood
Alstonia spatulata
Least Concern
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milky yellowwood
Alstonia spectabilis
Least Concern
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Milkwood
Alstonia actinophylla
Least Concern
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Apocynaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ekouk?
The scientific name of Ekouk is Alstonia boonei. It belongs to the genus Alstonia.
What is the conservation status of Ekouk?
Ekouk (Alstonia boonei) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ekouk live?
Ekouk is found in Distributed across Cameroon and Guinea.. Countries include Cameroon, Guinea.
What family does Ekouk belong to?
Ekouk (Alstonia boonei) belongs to the genus Alstonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.
Is Ekouk endangered?
No, Ekouk (Alstonia boonei) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ekouk belong to?
Ekouk (Alstonia boonei) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Ekouk?
The closest relatives of Ekouk in the genus Alstonia include echite, Emien, Milkwood, Deviltree, Hard Milkwood.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Alstonia — 7 Species

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echite
Alstonia scholaris
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Ekouk
Alstonia boonei
LC
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Emien
Alstonia congensis
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Milkwood
Alstonia actinophylla
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Deviltree
Alstonia macrophylla
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Hard Milkwood
Alstonia spatulata
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milky yellowwood
Alstonia spectabilis
LC
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