Kopsia arborea
# Kopsia arborea

Kopsia arborea is a tree in the family Apocynaceae.

## Description

Kopsia arborea grows up to 14 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimetres (4 in). The bark is grey. Its flowers feature a white corolla. The fruits are blue-black, ellipsoid or roundish, up to 4.2 cm (2 in) long. In China, local traditional medicinal uses include as an enema and as a treatment for tonsilitis.

## Distribution and habitat

Kopsia arborea is native to China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malesia and Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats from sea level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.

