ALSTONIA SCHOLARIS
\alstˈə͡ʊni͡ə skˈɒlɑːɹˌɪs], \alstˈəʊniə skˈɒlɑːɹˌɪs], \a_l_s_t_ˈəʊ_n_iə s_k_ˈɒ_l_ɑː_ɹ_ˌɪ_s]\
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evergreen tree of eastern Asia and Philippines having large leathery leaves and small green-white flowers in compact cymes; bark formerly used medicinally
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