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Devil Tree


Scientific Name: 
Alstonia Scholaris 

Family:
Apocynaceae

Origin:
India

Medium shrub, clusters of white flowers.  The indole alkaloid venenatine exhibited antifuncal activity against some plant pathogenic and saprophytic fungi.  

The tantra-cult of India utilises the seeds of Alstonia venenata as an aphrodisiac and stimulant in their tantric sex rituals.