Alafia caudata
Alafia caudata | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Apocynaceae |
Genus: | Alafia |
Species: | A. caudata |
Binomial name | |
Alafia caudata | |
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Alafia caudata is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Description
[edit]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.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Alafia caudata is native to an area of tropical Africa from Cameroon to Mozambique.[1] Its habitat is mixed forest.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Alafia caudata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Alafia caudata". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 14 August 2013.