Alafia caudata

Alafia caudata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Alafia
Species:
A. caudata
Binomial name
Alafia caudata
Synonyms
  • Alafia butayei Stapf
  • Alafia conica Pichon
  • Alafia jarmentosa Stapf
  • Alafia sarmentosa Stapf

Alafia caudata is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Description

Alafia caudata grows as a climbing shrub or liana. Its fragrant flowers feature a white or yellowish corolla. The fruit is grey with paired follicles, each up to 36 centimetres (14 in) long.

Distribution and habitat

Alafia caudata is native to an area of tropical Africa from Cameroon to Mozambique. Its habitat is mixed forest.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Alafia caudata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Alafia caudata". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 14 August 2013.