Acokanthera oppositifolia (Bushman's Poison) - Image 7

Botanical name: Acokanthera oppositifolia

Common name: Bushman's Poison

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersToxic or PoisonousEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant
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Acokanthera oppositifolia (Bushman's Poison) black fruit hanging on branches between thick smooth green leaves
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